President Kovind Calls Assam CM Himanta, Asks About Flood Situation

GG News Bureau

New Delhi, 5^th July. President Ram Nath Kovind called Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday to inquire about the state’s flood situation.

The chief minister stated that he was honoured to receive a phone call from the president, who inquired about the flood situation in Assam as well as the ongoing relief and rescue operations.

‘Extremely grateful for his concern. It will boost our morale in overcoming this situation’, Sarma tweeted.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah both called Sarma to ask about the state’s flood situation.

Assam has been devastated by floods this year, which have claimed 180 lives and affected 90 lakh people.