Modi extends aid of Rs 2 crore to quake-hit Sikkim

Gujarat CM sent a cheque of Rs two crore from Chief Minister`s Relief Fund to Sikkim government, following the Sunday`s devastating earthquake.

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra
Modi on Thursday sent a cheque of Rs two crore from Chief Minister`s
Relief Fund to Sikkim government, following the Sunday`s
devastating earthquake.
"We understand the condition of the people of Sikkim
after the massive earthquake," Modi said in a statement today.

"(We) Have sent a cheque for Rs two crore from the Chief
Minister`s Relief Fund to Sikkim CM Pawan Kumar Chamling as a
a token financial help," Modi said.

He said Gujarat had developed infrastructure for dealing
with natural calamities, and it was ready to help if required.
"Having successfully managed a massive earthquake
rehabilitation programme, Gujarat humbly offers its services
to Sikkim," Modi said on twitter.

PTI

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