It's duty of every Kannadiga to help flood victims: Deve Gowda

Former Prime Minister H D DeveGowda has assured Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa of full cooperation from him and that of his party in the state government's efforts towards rebuilding the lives of those affected in flood and rain ravaged parts Karnataka.

In a letter to Yediyurappa, the JD(S) patriarch also wished success to all programmes or relief work undertaken by the state government for the betterment of flood victims.

Referring to the destruction caused by the rains, floodsand landslides in different parts of the state and reliefmeasures undertaken by the administration, Gowda said in addition to rescuing, providing relief and rehabilitation to those affected should be the priority of any government.

"But managing a disaster of such a magnitude is a difficult task, and there may be some errors and omissions," he said.

Stating that without mixing politics in such a situation, he said rushing to the help of those affected is the dutyof every "Kannadiga."
"It is my advice that administrations at both state and district level be madeactive, and experienced and pragmatic officials appointed to oversee relief and rescue works."