The AAP leader and miners planned excavation within 5 km of the International Border, where mining is banned. Mining is also prohibited until September 30 each year due to the rainy season. MLA Chaudhary asked authorities to send a technical team before allowing mining, warning that floods could happen again.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said mining is a major cause of floods. Shamsher Singh, Dinanagar AAP halqa in-charge, toured the area and circulated videos, which villagers saw as support for mining. Former sarpanch Ajay Pal Singh said mining would disrupt Ravi’s flow and flood nearby villages.

Shamsher Singh denied facilitating mining, saying he visited to check government work on silt removal. After learning about the plan, MLA Chaudhary alerted officials. SDM Jaspinder Singh confirmed the activity is stopped, awaiting further orders.

MLA Chaudhary insists that only a technical team should approve mining near Ravi to prevent future floods.

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Sahney’s donation is the first major contribution to this campaign. The funds will help restore infrastructure in flood-hit areas. Sahney also donated 50 tractors and 10 JCB machines through his Sun Foundation to help remove silt from villages and towns.

The floods caused widespread damage to Punjab’s roads and bridges. Thousands of kilometers of roads and many bridges were destroyed. The state faces significant financial challenges. The Mission Chardi Kalan campaign aims to raise funds to aid recovery and rebuild vital infrastructure.

NRIs, local philanthropists, and others have already contributed money and goods. This campaign is critical to helping Punjab get back on its feet and recover from the disaster.

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