Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India] July 9 (ANI): Amidst ongoing monsoon-related devastation in Himachal Pradesh, the state’s Revenue, Horticulture, and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi has taken a pointy swipe at actor-turned-politician and Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut, saying there’s a large distinction between ‘what one says and what one truly does.’
‘She simply got here to click on a couple of images and left. People on the bottom know who is de facto working and who’s simply coming for a photo-op,’ Negi mentioned whereas talking with ANI, when requested about Ranaut’s go to to the flood-affected areas.
Negi additional remarked, ‘Please do not waste your and my time by asking about her. She is an elected MP from that space and may have readability on what she desires to do for her area. Earlier, she was asking Jai Ram if the roads have been open or not. Nobody is aware of precisely when she was planning to go to.’
He added, ‘She got here solely after the roads have been cleared. At one location, a lady even requested her, ‘Are you simply right here to click on footage and go away?’ People know who’s doing actual work on the bottom.’
The minister added, ‘As far as her feedback about being excluded from the state cupboard are involved, I haven’t got a cupboard to supply her. That’s one thing she ought to ask from PM Modi. There isn’t any place for her in our cupboard. There’s a giant distinction between making large statements and truly engaged on the bottom, and we all know what sort of work she actually does.’
He added, ‘We wish to guarantee folks that the federal government is anxious for them. Not simply aid, however rehabilitation can be our duty, and we’re doing our greatest.’
Minister Negi additionally strongly criticised Kangana Ranaut over her current public statements evaluating herself to iconic freedom fighter Rani Lakshmi Bai.
He mentioned, ‘I stand by what I mentioned. Acting in movies is a unique factor altogether. In motion pictures, completely different folks do various things. Someone rides a horse, somebody wields a sword, however in actual life, it’s a must to do all the things your self.’
Taking a jibe at Kangana, the newly elected MP from Mandi, evaluating anybody with Laxmi Bai can be a shame to her.
‘You can see her your self, she says she solely had two brothers supporting her. Even Jai Ram ji was standing there along with her. She walked solely with their assist, ‘Poor Kangana’. Rani Lakshmi Bai was one of many earliest revolutionaries of our nation. No one can evaluate themselves to her. She was nice and at all times will probably be,’ he added.
Negi emphasised that taking part in the function of a revolutionary on-screen is one factor, however residing that life in actuality is totally completely different.
Minister Negi added, ‘In movies, she’s proven driving horses and preventing with swords. But in actual life, she says, ‘I haven’t got something.’ The actual fact comes out while you’re on the bottom. You might communicate large issues on the election stage, however in terms of working within the area, that is when actuality hits.’
He additionally endorsed a viral remark by an area lady who had mentioned that ‘simply clicking photographs and leaving will not work.’
‘She was completely proper,’ Negi mentioned. ‘There’s a world of distinction between reel life and actual life. In cinema, all the things is make-up. Someone else sings, another person writes the dialogues. Everything is designed. In actual life, it’s a must to do all of it by yourself.’Negi mentioned.
Providing an replace on the catastrophe response, Negi mentioned that restoration and aid efforts are presently underway within the state. He added that though there was no important rainfall-related harm since final night, the general impression of the monsoon stays extreme.
‘As of in the present day, round 1,200 homes, each pucca and kutcha, have been broken. Around 250 roads have been blocked, and whereas some have been cleared, contemporary landslides proceed to happen. This is a day by day course of the place roads open after which shut once more,’ he mentioned.
In Mandi district alone, round 45 JCB machines have been deployed to revive highway connectivity.
Minister Negi advised ANI, ‘PWD has additionally mobilised giant equipment and is working across the clock to open blocked routes. The Jal Shakti Department has reported harm to greater than 250 ingesting water schemes. Many potable water tasks have been hit and are beneath restoration, however new disruptions are additionally taking place.’
Electricity infrastructure has additionally taken successful. ‘ Around 200 electrical energy distribution schemes are presently affected. Some have been restored, however the state of affairs stays fluid,’ the minister knowledgeable.
Multiple departments are finishing up aid and restoration efforts. ‘Our SDMs, tehsildars, patwaris, and different income workers are all concerned in aid work. NDRF, SDRF, and even Army groups are additionally engaged in distant areas. We presently have round 17 aid camps functioning, sheltering almost 700 folks. Some have been housed in native faculties as a part of emergency preparations,’ he mentioned.
Negi additionally added that individuals whose homes have been fully broken are being supplied with Rs 5,000 per thirty days for hire. Furthermore, over 26 persons are nonetheless lacking.
‘We’ve ready almost 3,000 meals packets and different necessities. Work is ongoing. Many folks have misplaced their fields, orchards, and cowsheds. While highway connectivity will probably be restored quickly, the true problem is rehabilitation. That will take time, however we’re totally dedicated to the duty,’ the minister assured.
Negi emphasised that native communities are additionally coming ahead to assist themselves and others. (ANI)