The Communist Party of India (Marxist-leninist) liberation staged a rally in front of the State Assembly here on Tuesday demanding adequate compensation to the cyclone and flood-affected people. They submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in this regard.
The party said the Government should ensure permanent solution to check heavy loss of life, property and livelihood due to cyclone and floods. It suggested the Government to excavate riverbeds near sea for free passage of floodwater, strengthen dam embankments and undertake mangrove plantation at seashore according to the recommendation of the Das Commission to check massive floods. The party emphasised on construction of adequate flood and cyclone shelters and building of jetty boundary walls to protect boats and fishing nets from the calamities.
Party member Mahendra Parida demanded adequate compensation instead of a token amount to the Phailin-affected farmers, sharecroppers, fishermen and weavers. He also demanded stringent action against looters of relief materials.