Kang said record rainfall and flooding from the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers had devastated the state. He highlighted the heavy loss of lives, property, and crops. The scale of destruction, he added, is beyond measure and demands quick support.

He appealed to the Prime Minister to act with compassion and keep politics aside. Kang warned that strained ties between the AAP government in Punjab and the Union Government must not affect common people.

“As a concerned citizen, I request you to extend help with an open heart. Punjab now needs maximum assistance, without discrimination or delay,” Kang wrote.

Calling Punjab the land of Gurus, saints, patriots, and warriors, he asked the Centre to stand with the state in this crisis. He urged for immediate financial aid and rehabilitation measures to rebuild lives and livelihoods.

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Sisodia said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has agreed to bring a policy on this issue. Mann, who is in a Mohali hospital, will allow farmers to extract sand without delay. “If sand remains in the fields, crops will not grow,” Sisodia said.

He added that farmers will also be free to sell the sand. This will give them an extra source of income while recovering from crop losses.

Sisodia also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release the “pending” ₹60,000 crore relief fund. He said Punjab needs urgent financial support. Modi is visiting the flood-hit state on September 9, and Sisodia hopes the Centre will announce strong measures for the people.

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He questioned the Union Government’s priorities. While relief material reached Afghanistan quickly, Punjab still waits for adequate support. “If we can help people abroad, why hesitate to help our own citizens?” he asked. Cheema demanded immediate release of relief packages, infrastructure aid, and rehabilitation support.

The minister also appealed to the public to donate to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. He promised complete transparency, assuring that every rupee will reach flood victims directly.

On GST, Cheema welcomed rate cuts, noting that AAP had demanded them earlier. He pointed out, however, that states continue to face unstable economies. Lower GST rates, he said, will further strain their revenues. Cheema urged the Centre to continue GST compensation as promised.

He concluded that Punjab needs both GST support and emergency relief. Without it, the state’s economy and flood-hit citizens will continue to suffer.

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Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Yashvir Singh Rathor said officers must focus on rescue. Pulling them into court replies would slow relief efforts. The judges also asked the petitioner to provide “better particulars” as the current plea lacked details.

The PIL came from Fazilka lawyer Shubham after floods from August 25 to 29 hit both states. He requested timely relief, enforcement of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and Dam Safety Act, 2021. He also sought audits, floodplain zoning, and a court-monitored committee.

Advocate Angrej Singh argued that relief work on the ground was weak. He said coordination between Punjab, the Union Government, and agencies was poor. Singh pointed out the state had only 114 boats and one helicopter. In contrast, NDRF had 30–35 helicopters.

He warned that livestock losses are large. The real damage to homes and infrastructure will be clear only when the water goes down.

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Arora visited flood-hit areas in Ajnala and Ramdas along with PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal. He reviewed the damage and inspected ongoing relief operations by the district administration.

He said nearly 3 lakh acres of farmland, mostly paddy, remain under water. Farmers face huge crop losses weeks before harvest. Many households also lost livestock, worsening the crisis for rural families that depend on dairy and farming.

Arora criticised the BJP-led Central Government for ignoring Punjab. He said the state has lost ₹50,000 crore in revenue since GST and another ₹8,000 crore is stuck under RDF and MDF. He also pointed out that PMGSY projects worth ₹828 crore were scrapped, weakening rural connectivity.

The minister said current relief rates—₹6,800 per acre for crop damage and ₹1.20 lakh for homes—are unfair. He demanded ₹50,000 per acre for farmers and higher aid for houses and deaths. “Punjab needs urgent help, not photo sessions,” Arora said.

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