People's Democracy

(Weekly Organ of the Communist Party of India (Marxist)


Vol. XXXIII

No. 21

May 31, 2009

 


PB Asks Centre To  Assist Bengal Govt

 

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) issued the following statement on May 26, 2009:

 

THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) expresses  deep concern at the loss of life and property caused by Cyclone Aila that lashed Kolkata and some districts of West Bengal on May 25. Scores of people have been killed and more than a lakh rendered homeless.

 
The Polit Bureau conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families of the bereaved and expresses its sympathies with those who have been affected by the cyclone.

 
The Polit Bureau urges upon the central government to urgently provide all necessary assistance to the state government to help in rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations.

 The Polit Bureau appeals to the people to contribute their might to help mobilise resources for the cyclone affected people. Contributions may be made to the West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund.