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Suvendu Adhikari May Visit Manikchak Amid Post-Flood Erosion
Suvendu Adhikari may visit Manikchak in Malda district after flooding.
The administration is preparing a helipad and a meeting area for the visit.
He may speak to people at Mathurapur BSS High School.
He may also distribute relief supplies to families affected by the floods.
Officials expect him to inspect areas damaged by flooding and river erosion.
Erosion has recently affected parts of Ratua-I, Manikchak, and English Bazar blocks.
More than 100 families have reportedly lost their homes.
People want help finding new homes and rebuilding their lives.
The administration is still finalising the arrangements for the visit.
Suvendu Adhikari is expected to visit flood-affected Manikchak in Malda district.
Preparations include a helipad at Manikchak College and arrangements at Mathurapur BSS High School.
The chief minister may address a public meeting and distribute relief to affected residents.
Officials say the visit could include reviews of restoration and reconstruction work.
River erosion has displaced more than 100 families in parts of Malda, making rehabilitation a major concern.
- Who
- Suvendu Adhikari, Bengal’s chief minister, is expected to visit, while Manikchak MLA Gour Chandra Mondal and block officials are overseeing preparations.
- What
- A proposed visit will involve reviewing flood recovery and erosion damage, potentially distributing relief, and addressing a public meeting.
- Where
- Manikchak in Malda district, including Manikchak College and the Mathurapur BSS High School ground.
- When
- The visit is proposed for the post-flood period; officials inspected the arrangements on Saturday, but no visit date is stated.
- Why
- The visit is intended to assess flood-affected areas, river erosion, relief efforts, and restoration and reconstruction work.
Key facts
- Proposed visitor
- Suvendu Adhikari, Bengal chief minister
- Location
- Manikchak, Malda district
- Possible public meeting
- Mathurapur BSS High School ground
- Helipad site
- Manikchak College
- Reportedly displaced
- More than 100 families
- Affected areas
- Ratua-I, Manikchak, and Khaskol under English Bazar block
- Main concern
- Rehabilitation of people whose homes were lost to river erosion
Sources
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