Jalandhar/Chandigarh, Sept. 8 -- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday demanded a Rs.20,000 crore relief and rehabilitation package for flood-hit Punjab, besides a complete farm loan waiver for farmers and farm labourers.

During his visit to flood-affected areas in Jalandhar, Sukhbir said the package was needed to compensate for crop and house losses, as well as repair roads and power infrastructure. He urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend support, noting Punjab's contribution as the nation's food bowl.

Sukhbir accused the AAP government of failing to provide compensation for crop losses over the past three years and said the current disaster had "broken the back" of farmers. The SAD also announced a ...