Kharge urges Centre to aid flood-hit Nepal, ensure safety of stranded Indians
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, urging the government to provide humanitarian aid to flood-ravaged Nepal and intensify efforts to ensure the safety and evacuation of stranded Indian nationals. He highlighted the severe impact of the floods, which have claimed over 600 lives and left thousands missing.
Why it matters
This article highlights a significant humanitarian crisis in Nepal and the diplomatic and relief efforts being urged by India's opposition leader. It underscores the importance of international cooperation and disaster response, especially concerning the safety of citizens abroad and the deep ties between India and Nepal.
Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the government to provide humanitarian and relief assistance to flood-ravaged Nepal and intensify efforts to ensure the safety and evacuation of Indian nationals stranded there.
In his letter, dated August 28 but released on Saturday (August 29, 2026), Mr. Kharge said he was deeply concerned about the devastation caused by the floods, which, according to recent media reports, had claimed more than 600 lives and left thousands of people missing. Thousands of people were in urgent need of food, medicines, shelter and other essential assistance, he said.
Nepal flash floods updates on August 29, 2026
“I request you to ensure that adequate humanitarian and relief assistance is provided to the affected people of Nepal in coordination with the Government of Nepal,” Mr. Kharge urged the Prime Minister.
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