Modi, Shah pledge help to Odisha, Bengal after cyclone Amphan

No stone will be left unturned in helping those affected by cyclone Amphan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday (May 21). Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to chief ministers of Odisha and West Bengal – Naveen Patnaik and Mamata Banerjee respectively – and assured them of all central help to deal with the situation arising due to cyclone Amphan.

“Have been seeing visuals from West Bengal on the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan,” the prime minister tweeted.

“In this challenging hour, the entire nation stands in solidarity with West Bengal,” he said.

“Praying for the well-being of the people of the state. Efforts are on to ensure normalcy,” he added.

He also pointed out that National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are working in the cyclone-affected parts.

“Top officials are closely monitoring the situation and also working in close coordination with the West Bengal government. No stone will be left unturned in helping the affected,” he said.

The prime minister said his thoughts are with the people of Odisha as the state bravely battles the effects of the cyclone.

The authorities, Modi said, are working on the ground to ensure all possible assistance to those affected.

Amit Shah also said he was constantly monitoring the situation in the two cyclone-hit states.