BAGHMARA, June 20: Opposition leader Mukul Sangma on Monday said the state government was not doing enough to mitigate the sufferings of the people affected by the natural calamity that had unfolded in the state.
Calling on the state government to do more for those faced with an unprecedented situation, Mukul said extraordinary measures were needed to tackle the situation.
He paid a visit to Nongalbibra in South Garo Hills to get a first-hand feel of the situation impacting the people of the district after devastating rains over the past week left at least eight dead or missing and hundreds homeless.
“Based on the mandate of Disaster Management Act 2005, the government is bound to provide at this time of crisis. Keeping in mind the quantum of devastation that has been left, you will agree that much more needs to be done by the authorities. The injured are not able to get healthcare and are stranded and drastic measures have to be taken,” Mukul said.
