Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets PM Modi, briefs him about flood situation

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• Jun 29, 2023 | Dhupali Das

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at...

Digital Desk: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the national capital and briefed him regarding the state's flood situation while emphasizing that Assam's well-being remains the prime minister's "top priority."

Prime Minister Modi assured CM Sarma of his full support and cooperation.

"I had the privilege of seeking blessings of respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji in Delhi.  Assam's well-being remains the top priority for Hon’ble PM. I apprised him on our developmental journey and received his kind guidance on the way forward," Sarma tweeted after the meeting.

The Prime Minister’s Office also tweeted: "Assam CM Shri @himantabiswa called on PM @narendramodi".

According to a state government release, Sarma briefed PM Modi about the latest flood situation in Assam, as well as the state government's efforts to provide assistance and rehabilitation to flood victims. While praising the chief minister's actions in dealing with the flood situation, the prime minister assured the state government that he would provide all available help and assistance. CM Sarma also informed the PM about the state government's development initiatives.

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Earlier in the day, the chief minister met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and discussed with her about the financial-related matters of the state.

According to the release, Sarma provided an overall financial scenario that highlighted the state's progress in numerous important metrics, including income mobilisation.

The chief minister expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Finance for providing "generous support" to Assam in the form of capital assistance and the advance release of devolution funds, saying these initiatives have helped Assam accelerate welfare-oriented programs as well as capital expenditure, as per the release.

The chief minister also tweeted, "I had the pleasure to call upon Hon Finance Minister Smt @nsitharaman Ji in New Delhi today. During our meeting, we conveyed our heartfelt appreciation for the ministry's generous support in terms of capital assistance and the advance release of devolution funds. These initiatives have played a crucial role in accelerating our welfare programs and capital expenditure."