People's Democracy(Weekly Organ of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
Vol.
XXIX
No. 42 October 16, 2005 |
The
Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) issued the following
statement on October 10.
WITH
the scale of devastation and loss of lives unfolding in Jammu & Kashmir due
to the earthquake, it is imperative that all efforts are made to provide
immediate relief and to organise rehabilitation for the thousands who are
affected.
The
Polit Bureau calls upon all the Party units to collect money for relief work in
Jammu & Kashmir. The Polit Bureau has sent Rs 5 lakhs to the CPI(M) state
committee of Jammu & Kashmir to start relief activities. It has also
allocated another Rs 5 lakhs for blankets to be purchased and send to the state
immediately.
Earlier,
the Polit Bureau issued the following statement on October 8:
The
earthquake which has affected parts of Pakistan and India has caused widespread
damage and loss of life. The brunt of the earthquake in India has been borne in
Jammu & Kashmir. There are reports of extensive damage in Uri town,
Baramulla and other places. The Polit Bureau conveys its heartfelt sympathy to
the families of all those who have
lost their relatives. The central
government should immediately organise emergency relief and rehabilitation
measures in the state.
In
Pakistan, it is reported that the destruction caused by the quake has led to
heavy casualties with hundreds dead. The Polit Bureau extends its heartfelt
sympathy to the people of the affected areas in Pakistan who have suffered a
grievous loss in lives and property.