Jammu, April 22 -- Natural disasters often strike without warning, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair. The recent cloudburst in Ramban is a grim reminder of how vulnerable communities are to the fury of nature. Lives were disrupted, and livelihoods were lost - in the form of vehicles, shops, and personal property. While the calamity itself is beyond human control, what lies within the domain of governance is how effectively relief and rehabilitation are carried out.
The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's visit to Ground Zero is indeed a commendable gesture. It reflects sensitivity to the situation and solidarity with the affected people. However, mere visits, statements of sympathy, and political optics are not enough. What matt...