Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Congress demands special relief for flood-hit J-K
The Congress party in India has asked the central government to help the people in Jammu and Kashmir who were affected by recent floods.
They want a special package to help rebuild homes and lives, especially in the areas of Poonch and Rajouri.
Many people died, and many houses and roads were damaged.
The Congress leaders say the current help from the government is not enough and more needs to be done to fix the problems caused by the floods.
Congress demands a special relief package for flood-affected people in Jammu and Kashmir.
At least 26 people were killed and six went missing due to floods in Poonch and Rajouri.
Extensive damage to infrastructure, including houses, roads, and government buildings.
Congress seeks enhanced compensation and immediate intervention by the Centre.
Demands include reconstruction of damaged infrastructure and free ration for affected families.
- Who
- Congress leaders Raman Bhalla and Ravinder Sharma
- What
- Demanded a special relief package for flood-affected people in Jammu and Kashmir
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, particularly Poonch and Rajouri
- Why
- Due to extensive damage caused by floods and landslides
Congress
Government
Relief Package
Congress
Demands a special relief and rehabilitation package for flood-affected people in Jammu and Kashmir, especially Poonch and Rajouri.
Government
No official response from the government in the article.
Compensation
Congress
Seeks enhancement of compensation for victims, stating current amounts are inadequate.
Government
No official response from the government in the article.
Infrastructure Damage
Congress
Highlights extensive damage to infrastructure and demands immediate intervention by the Centre.
Government
No official response from the government in the article.
- Date
- July 23
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Casualties
- 26 killed, 6 missing
- Affected Districts
- Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban
- Demands
- Special relief package, enhanced compensation, infrastructure reconstruction