JAMMU: Urging all like mind politician to rise above politics to prevent floods in future, the young legislator of PDP from Wachi Constituency of South Kashmir on Tuesday advocated joint efforts by the members of the legislative assembly in dealing the natural calamities. “The direction of water flowing in the rivers can't be changed, floods have occurred in the past and floods can take place anytime. What is needed is that we all need to rise above politics and put a joint coordinated effort to ensure future floods are prevented,” he said through a statement.
He said that government must start skill development training to the youth of flood-prone areas like how to row boats, to protect river embankments and how to ensure rescue operation. He further added that government must look into the suggestions put forth by the former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Assembly yesterday like sending an All Party Delegation to Delhi to seek rehabilitation package for the flood hit victims of the State. The 28-year-old Mir said three things should be given priority in times of natural calamities rescue, relief and rehabilitation. "First thing should be rescue and then rehabilitation of victims ," he said.