VASCO
The Punjabi community along with Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for the relief funds and material support extended to Punjab in the wake of devastating floods.
Jagwant Singh Bhatti of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Mangor Hill, Vasco, said the community was deeply touched by the CM’s gesture.
“On behalf of the Punjabi community, I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the chief minister for standing in solidarity with Punjab during challenging times. The CM allocated Rs 5 crore to Punjab and also dispatched essential relief materials to the people by trucks.
"Additionally, we cordially invite the Chief Minister to join us for the All India Nagar Kirtan, marking the 350th Shahidi Year of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji, scheduled to take place in Goa on September 30,” said Bhatti.
MLA Krishna Salkar, who accompanied the delegation, said the State government has been proactive to offer assistance to states struck by natural calamities.
“The people from Punjab and Chhattisgarh have been facing a lot of difficulties and many lives have been lost due to the floods. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant offered financial assistance of Rs 5 crore each to Chhattisgarh and Punjab from the CM’s Relief Fund, supporting their relief and rehabilitation efforts. The government also sent substantial relief materials to both states,” said Salkar.
