Political Parties Mobilize for Flood Relief Efforts
Summary
Political parties have mobilized leaders, cadres and volunteers to support rescue, relief and rehabilitation after the devastating flood in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan. CPN-UML, the Communist Party of Nepal, the Nepali Congress and the Rastriya Swatantra Party have all pledged funds and coordinated with government agencies.
Key Points
- CPN-UML says it has mobilized 500 volunteers from mass organizations, pledged Rs 12 million, and deployed cadres for rescue, debris clearing and relief distribution in flood-hit districts.
- The Communist Party of Nepal has formed a central coordination committee and disaster management desk, while its youth wing YCL says about 600 volunteers are helping with search, rescue and relief.
- The Nepali Congress has sent sister organizations and cadres to affected areas, with about 500 party workers engaged in cleaning, counseling, health camps and relief distribution.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party has postponed political activities, pledged Rs 5 million and focused its full party mechanism on rescue and relief in coordination with the government.
