PM assures delegation of Assam MPs of help to tide over flood crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday assured a delegation of MPs from Assam of providing all central assistance to the flood-hit state where 28 of the 33 districts have been affected by the deluge.

The assurance to 10 BJP MPs from Assam came when they called on the Prime Minister to apprise him about the flood situation in the state and urged him to provide financial assistance to tide over the crisis.

"The Prime Minister gave us a patient hearing and assured that all central assistance will be given to the state government to provide succour to the distress people," MP from Mangaldoi Dilip Saikia told reporters after the meeting.

Later, the Prime Minister's Office tweeted, "A delegation of MPs from Assam, including Union Minister Shri Rameswar Teli met PM @narendramodi. There were discussions on the prevailing flood situation in the state and the steps being taken to assist those affected (sic)."