Kathmandu, November 6
The Nepali Congress has decided to launch a campaign to distribute warm clothes and provide mental health counselling to people affected by the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli floods and landslides in Rasuwa, Dhading and Nuwakot districts.
A meeting held at the party’s central office in BP Nagar, Lalitpur, on Wednesday in the presence of party president Gagan Thapa made several decisions concerning the rehabilitation of flood victims, relief distribution and delivery of public services. Party office-bearers, the parliamentary party leader, central committee members from the affected areas, federal lawmakers, district presidents and local representatives attended the meeting.
According to a statement issued by party co-general secretary Prakash Rasaili (Snehi), the meeting held detailed discussions on the latest situation of people affected by the sudden floods and landslides on August 26, as well as the progress of reconstruction and relief distribution.
Stating that the party was seriously concerned about the problems faced by people affected by the natural disaster, the Nepali Congress said it would continue to urge the government to make reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts more effective. It also pledged to extend necessary cooperation and support on behalf of the party.
The meeting also decided to visit affected villages and settlements in Rasuwa, Dhading and Nuwakot immediately after the Chhath festival to assess the situation and hold interactions with residents.
