In a surprising turn of events, the Tamil Nadu government has drastically reduced its request for flood relief funds from the central government.
During the devastating floods in 2015, the then Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had pleaded for Rs 10,780 crore from the central government to aid in relief efforts. However, in a stark contrast, the current government under Chief Minister Stalin is now only asking for Rs.5,060 crore.
This reduction in requested funds has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy, especially considering that Jayalalitha, who had requested a fund of Rs 10,780 crore, had only given Rs 5,000 as relief to the affected people. This glaring discrepancy between the requested amount and the actual relief provided has left many questioning the Tamil Nadu government’s intentions and actions during the 2015 floods.
Furthermore, Chief Minister Stalin’s announcement of Rs.6000 as relief for the affected people, despite requesting significantly less funds from the central government, has added another layer of confusion and concern. It remains unclear how the government plans to justify and distribute the relief amount given the stark difference between the requested and granted funds.
The reduction in the requested relief funds has also ignited a debate about the government’s commitment to providing adequate support to those affected by natural disasters. Many are urging the government to provide transparency and accountability regarding the allocation and distribution of relief funds.
As the people of Tamil Nadu continue to recover from the devastating 2015 floods, they are looking to the government for assurance that their needs will be met and that the mistakes of the past will not be repeated. The Tamil Nadu government must address the concerns and questions surrounding the reduction in requested relief funds in order to regain the trust of the people.