December 3, 2015
Derek O’Brien slams Centre over flood/drought relief for Bengal
We completely endorse what the home minister said. When it comes to giving relief to Chennai, our thought and prayers may also be with Tamil Nadu and Chennai. Be very very generous in this hour of need.
Sir, the one point we have to make this that the central team was sent to Bengal. In Bengal it was a huge calamity. The number of deaths was low because the preparedness was high. The question is that as the Home Minister has himself said in the statement that, what is this arbitrary way of giving out funds? Out of the 10,700 cr, we have received 300 cr in Bengal. Sir, are we begging for funds?
Sir, Tamil Nadu must be taken care of now, give everything to Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh now but what about Bengal? The central team comes, but why is Bengal deprived? This is a calamity in Bengal which happened?
I am sorry to say, we have written to the Prime Minister. We are with Chennai, we are with Tamil Nadu, people are dying there. Sir, Chennai and Tamil Nadu is the need of the hour but do not forget Bengal. Sir, we are compelled with a heavy heart to walk out in protest about the funds which are not being given to Bengal.
