Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attacked his predecessor Akhilesh Yadav for his remarks over his poll campaign in Karnatka during which the state was hit by a high-velocity storm leaving 73 dead and causing huge damage to crops and property.
“The Opposition should not do politics over such tragic incidents. Akhilesh Yadav should have shown some sensitivity towards the loss of lives instead of choosing to do politics,” Yogi asserted during his interaction with the media at Agra on Saturday noon.
The Chief Minister said that he directed officials that no revenue recovery be made in the storm -hit areas of the state.
Soon after landing at Agra last night, Yogi straight away visited SN Medical College to see the patients and enquire about their well being.
The CM directed that all treatment expenses be borne by the government.
On finding soiled bed-sheets, the CM warned the Medical College principal and directed that they be replaced immediately.
Enquiring about a boy’s health who was injured in a roof collapse during the storm, Yogi wished him early recovery so that he could join school soon.
Similarly, he interacted with two ailing brothers and enquired about the breakfast served in the morning. He also asked patients whether the administration provided them relief fund or any other help.
later, the Chief Minister also held marathon meetings with local administrative officers of Agra division over relief measures initiated and help extended to the victims.
Soon after the meeting, the CM accompanied by officers reached Burchaira hamlet of Khairagarh where a maximum of 18 causalities were reported as the storm lashed last Wednesday night. He enquired whether relief had reached the victims on time or not. He directed officials to be present in the area till normal life was restored.
later, Yogi visited Sabir hamlet of Fatehabad where 10 persons died in the storm. He also distributed cheques to survivors and members of the bereaved families.Consoling the affected families, the CM said that district officials have been told to provide relief under various state and Central government schemes, including homes under Prime Minister’s Awas Yojna.
The CM also conducted an aerial survey of affected areas and found more than 800 electric poles uprooted that took a toll on power supply. After visiting half a dozen villages, Yogi told reporters that relief and financial compensation had been promptly distributed.
“The victims will be given all necessary help so that they can be self-siuficient as soon as possible,” Yogi said. He also directed officials to restore power and water supply in the affected areas by May 10.
Earlier on Friday evening, the Chief Minister cut short his his Karnataka poll campaign after being pilloried by the opposition for his absence from the state during the calamity, and landed in Agra.