Kolkata, Sept. 23 -- As heavy rainfall triggered severe waterlogging, flight cancellations, and tragic electrocution deaths in Kolkata, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday urged political parties not to politicise the crisis. She stressed that the priority must be relief and safety for the people.

The Chief Minister added that Kolkata's situation was worsened by inflows from other states and the lack of dredging at DVC, Panchet, and Mayurakshi.

"In Kolkata, the situation is compounded by floodwaters flowing in from other states. The operations of DVC, Panchet, and Mayurakshi do not fall under our control, and no funds have been allocated to us for dredging. To those commenting on social media, I urge you not to politic...