Gangtok:3rd July: A high-level delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sikkim, led by State President D.R. Thapa, today visited the landslide-affected areas of Kaw, Chowridara, Darakharka, Lingi and adjoining villages under Tumin-Lingi Constituency to assess the extent of damage caused by the devastating natural calamity of 27 June.
During the visit, the delegation conducted an on-the-spot assessment and interacted with local residents, affected families and officials to understand the immediate challenges faced by the people.
The delegation observed that the massive landslide, reportedly triggered by a possible cloudburst, has caused unprecedented destruction in the area. The entire Sapta Kanya Falls, along with the cafeteria and tourism infrastructure developed under the Bharat Darshan Programme at an estimated cost of approximately ₹13 crore, has been completely washed away.
The delegation also noted that the Kaw Khola Bridge, which serves as the lifeline connecting the entire Lingi–Payong area, has suffered severe damage and requires immediate restoration to ensure connectivity and facilitate relief operations.
The landslides have completely cut off Kaw Gaon, Chowridara and Darakharka, severely disrupting the lives of the local population. The delegation was informed that farmers, who are primarily dependent on supplying milk to Sikkim Milk for their livelihood, have been among the worst affected due to the disruption of road connectivity and transportation.
The delegation further visited Darakharka, where 16 families have been evacuated from their homes as a precautionary measure and are presently taking shelter in temporary arrangements at Darakharka Primary School. The BJP leaders enquired about their well-being, assessed the availability of essential facilities, and requested the affected families to prepare a list of urgently required medicines, food items and other necessities so that BJP Sikkim can extend immediate assistance.
While interacting with the villagers, the delegation learned that the affected areas have remained cut off for the past seven days, causing immense hardship and severely affecting livelihoods. The residents appealed for the immediate restoration of road connectivity.
Responding to their concerns, the delegation spoke with the concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrate and urged the district administration to mobilise the necessary machinery and manpower without delay to restore the road at the earliest. BJP Sikkim also assured the administration and the affected residents of its full cooperation in every possible manner to facilitate relief and restoration efforts.
BJP Sikkim stands firmly with the people during this difficult time and remains committed to extending every possible support to the affected families. The Party expresses solidarity with all those impacted by this natural disaster and reiterates its commitment to ensuring that relief, rehabilitation and restoration efforts are carried out swiftly and effectively,as per
BJP Sikkim.
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