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Punjab CM reviews flood relief, promises compensation within 45 days

Chandigarh, Sept 12 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who returned from the hospital after a six-day stay, convened a high-level meeting with officials on Friday to review ongoing flood relief operations in the state.
Addressing the severe impact of recent floods and heavy rainfall, Mann announced that compensation for affected farmers and residents will be disbursed within 30-45 days.
Speaking at the meeting yesterday, CM Mann emphasized the urgency of relief efforts, stating, “I come from a farming family and understand the pain of losing crops to floods. I won’t rest, nor will I let officials rest, until every affected farmer receives compensation.”
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