Maharashtra floods: Opposition criticises govt for delayed response

Following the loss of life and property due to floods in western Maharashtra the Opposition has demanded that the government should declare the floods as a national calamity and Centre should release Rs 4,000 crore for relief and rehabilitation work.
"Why did the government waste four crucial days? That caused the death of several people. We hope that the government understands the gravity of the situation in western Maharashtra. Thousands of people are displaced now. They should announce relief and rehabilitation package immediately," demanded Balasaheb Thorat, president, Maharashtra Congress.

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