Release white paper on flood relief, demands ex-MLA Malladi Vishnu

YSRCP Central Constituency Coordinator and former MLA Malladi Vishnu has demanded that the state government release a white paper detailing the relief provided to flood victims. He highlighted the emotional and distressing stories shared by many flood victims who have yet to receive financial assistance. Despite the Centre’s recent announcement of `1,036 crore in aid for Andhra Pradesh’s flood relief and significant donations from the public, the government has failed to adequately address the victims’ needs, Vishnu alleged.
He stated that while officials claim that only 14,000 people remain under 179 ward secretariats, the reality is that more than 50,000 families are yet to receive any relief. The large gathering of victims at the Collectorate is evidence of this discrepancy, he said. If the government is genuinely committed, it should transparently disclose the assistance provided to all the victims in the city, backed by proper statistics, Vishnu demanded. He raised questions about the accuracy of the flood impact survey, asking for detailed information on the number of people residing on ground floors, first floors, the number of damaged two-wheelers and four-wheelers, and the assistance provided to auto workers.
He noted that the survey, conducted by DTs and revenue staff from other areas, was riddled with errors. Vishnu suggested that this situation could have been avoided if local volunteers were involved in the enumeration process.
Malladi Vishnu criticised the government’s inefficiency, pointing out that it has failed to provide adequate support even a month after the floods.
He expressed concern that victims have been repeatedly visiting the Collectorate and ward secretariats for the past ten days without resolution. He demanded that the government immediately release a white paper on the flood relief provided.
If full compensation is not issued within two days, the YSR Congress party will launch an agitation on behalf of the victims, Vishnu warned.