Agartala, Feb 16 (UNI) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, discussed the development roadmap and security issues, and reviewed relief efforts of the post-flood situation in the state.
Despite several peace agreements and development packages that have been implemented to maintain peace and tranquility, there have been threats from different groups after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh. Bangladesh's hostile situation and recent anti-Indian activities added concern to the bordering states.
“The matter became more concerning with the report of ISI activity and several meetings between Bangladesh Army officials and ISI in different locations bordering Indian locations. Cross-border movement of Bangladeshi nationals has also emerged as a threat to Northeast and West Bengal,” said a senior police official here.
However, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said, “Had a productive meeting with Amit Shah ji in New Delhi and we discussed various issues. I appreciate his valuable inputs & continued support.” Before Shah’s meeting, Dr Saha had called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
Dr Saha said that about 17 lakh people were affected and over four lakh people had to be shifted to 889 relief camps due to the catastrophic flood in August last year. At least 38 people died in landslides and washed away while a total of 58,687 houses were damaged.
The state estimated a loss of around Rs 15,000 crore in the flood and sought a package from the central government for restoration and rehabilitation works. Several organizations, NGOs, and individuals donated a huge amount of money to CM’s relief fund, besides clothes, household items, study materials, and relief items.
Still, a large portion of loss has not yet been recovered for which the state is persuading central government to provide funds. The Inter-Ministerial Central Team visited Tripura and inspected the situation and damages. An amount of Rs 564 crore, including funds from state exchequer, was allocated to address the disaster so far, officials added.
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