Rs 10 lakh compensation for kin of those who drowned due to heavy rain: Delhi govt
New Delhi, Jun 30: The Delhi government will provide a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of those who drowned due to heavy rain in the city on Friday.
In an official communication to the revenue department, minister Atishi said it has been reported that there were "several deaths" due to drowning on June 28, after the extreme rainfall.
"It is hereby directed that the families of all those who lost their lives shall be provided a compensation of Rs 10 lakh," Atishi said in the order.
"ACS Revenue is hereby directed to identify those who lost their lives with the support of area hospitals and Delhi Police - and to immediately provide them aforementioned compensation on behalf of GNCTD," she added.
In a post on X, Atishi said, "Several deaths have been reported on 28th June, after extreme rainfall of 228mm in 24 hours. The families of all those who lost their lives will be given a compensation of ₹10 lakhs. Directions have been given that this compensation reaches the grieving families speedily."
Several deaths have been reported on 28th June, after extreme rainfall of 228mm in 24 hours. The families of all those who lost their lives will be given a compensation of ₹10 lakhs.
— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) June 30, 2024
Directions have been given that this compensation reaches the grieving families speedily. pic.twitter.com/EO4I9PXBze
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Ahmedabad Congress office allegedly vandalised by Bajrang Dal, VHP following Rahul's remarks
Ahmedabad: The Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan in Ahmedabad was reportedly vandalised by Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) members on Monday night. According to Congress party spokesperson Hemang Raval, individuals associated with the BJP, Bajrang Dal, and VHP threw stones at the Congress office to protest against Rahul Gandhi's recent comments about Hindus in Parliament. A police complaint has been lodged regarding the incident.
Rahul Gandhi's maiden speech as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha criticized the central government on various issues, including the treatment of minorities, the NEET controversy, and the Agnipath scheme. His comments, which included allegations against PM Narendra Modi, the BJP, and the RSS, drew strong objections from the Treasury benches.
During the debate on the motion of thanks on President Draupadi Murmu's address, Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of promoting violence and hatred. This led to a vehement rebuttal from BJP leaders, including PM Modi, who condemned Gandhi's remarks as a serious allegation against the entire Hindu community. Home Minister Amit Shah demanded an apology from Gandhi.
BJP leaders accused the Congress MP of "speaking lies, misleading the House, and terming the entire Hindu community violent." Portions of Gandhi's remarks targeting the BJP's treatment of minorities, industrialists Adani and Ambani, and aspects of the Agniveer Scheme were expunged from the official records of the Lok Sabha proceedings.
Following Gandhi's speech, both BJP and Congress held press conferences to criticize each other's positions.
