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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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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