Summary:
Following the loss of life and property due to floods in western Maharashtra the Opposition has demanded that the government should declare the floods as a national calamity and Centre should release Rs 4,000 crore for relief and rehabilitation work. We hope that the government understands the gravity of the situation in western Maharashtra. They should announce relief and rehabilitation package immediately," demanded Balasaheb Thorat, president, Maharashtra Congress. Besides, it will help to expedite the relief and rehabilitation work," added Thorat. "The most important thing for us to rescue the people and place them at safest locations," clarified the Chief Minister..