BHUBANESWAR: Leader of the Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik will visit the flood-affected areas in Ganjam district on Saturday.
BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty said Naveen will tour Sheragada, Hinjilicut, Aska and Sorada blocks in the district. He will assess the extent of damage and interact with flood-affected families and farmers. He will review the relief, rehabilitation and restoration measures being undertaken in the affected areas.
Mohanty said the former chief minister has been continuously monitoring the flood situation and its aftermath since October 23, when heavy rainfall was predicted in Ganjam district. Naveen remained in constant touch with the Ganjam collector and was closely monitoring the flood situation in Ganjam and Gajapati districts, particularly in Hinjilicut and Sheragada areas, from his office, he added.
“Following his directions, a BJD delegation led by chief whip Pramila Mallik visited Ganjam district.Another team, led by former minister Sudam Marndi, had also visited landslide-affected areas of Kandhamal district,” Mohanty said.