Amidst the political sparring over the central government’s flood relief package, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has stepped in to provide reassurance to the state. The Governor stated that the ₹1,600 crore announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is merely a “token amount” for immediate relief and that more financial assistance is forthcoming once the full extent of the damages is assessed.
Speaking to the press after his own aerial survey of the flood situation and a meeting with the Chief Minister, the Governor emphasized that the central government is committed to providing maximum possible help. He said that “100% more will be given once assessments of damage
