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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that all Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs, MPs, and ministers will be donating their one month salary to flood hit-Kerala.
Updated : Aug 18, 2018, 03:35 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that all Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs, MPs, and ministers will be donating their one month salary to flood hit-Kerala.
Kejriwal made the announcement on Twitter, as the state plunged deeper into misery. So far, over 300 people have lost their lives and lakhs of people have displaced with several being moved to relief camps.
On Friday, Kejriwal had said that Delhi government is making a contribution of Rs 10 crore and appeal to everyone to donate generously for our brothers and sisters in Kerala.
This is the deadliest deluge in Kerala in close to a century. Further, a body blow has been dealt to the scenic state, with its infrastructure, standing crops and tourism facilities severely hit.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an immediate financial assistance of Rs 500 crore. He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh per person to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those seriously injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
The Congress has demanded the Centre to declare Kerala floods a national disaster.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "Dear PM, Please declare Kerala floods a National Disaster without any delay. The lives, livelihood, and future of millions of our people is at stake."
Here's how can you donate money
For the people of Kerala, the road to recovery is going to be a long one. Your help no matter how small will be a step to restore normalcy. Donate to:
— CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) August 17, 2018
Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund
NO: 67319948232
Bank: State Bank of India
IFSC : SBIN0070028
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