Ajnala, Sept. 20 -- Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday visited the flood-affected areas in Punjab's Ajnala. During his visit, he interacted with the locals and reviewed the crop losses due to the floods.

"We have spoken with the local people here. Many of the crops here have been destroyed... The people here have suffered greatly... Now the water has receded significantly, but there is still water in the fields. Compensation should be provided to all of them... The 1600 crore rupees given by Prime Minister Modi should reach the public," Majumdar told ANI.

On September 17, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched 'Mission Chardikala' to support the state government's rehabilitation efforts for the flood-hit victims of the st...