Punjab MPs press Centre for flood relief package for farmers

Punjab representatives in the Lok Sabha have renewed demands for a dedicated federal relief package to support farmers whose crops were damaged during this year’s monsoon flooding. The call was raised by Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Aam Aadmi Party MP Malvinder Singh Kang, who urged the Union government to release recovery funds without further delay.

Kang told the House that intense rainfall in August and September left extensive losses across six districts, affecting more than 2,500 villages. He said the state has yet to receive any portion of the assistance that was expected following visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior ministers to flood hit areas earlier this year.

The AAP MP asked the Centre to approve a 50,000 crore rupee special package to help farmers restore damaged fields and recover from financial setbacks. He argued that many growers remain unable to manage the cost of replanting without federal support.

Speaking separately, Harsimrat Kaur Badal said any compensation approved by the government should be transferred directly into farmers’ bank accounts to ensure timely and transparent delivery.