Chandigarh mayor, 10 councillors from BJP, Congress, AAP donate 1-month salary for Punjab flood relief

Councillors appealed for collective action to meet urgent food, shelter, and medical needs in Punjab.

In a show of cross-party solidarity, Chandigarh’s civic leaders have united to contribute their one-month salaries to aid relief efforts for the devastating floods in Punjab.

Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla, alongside 10 councillors from the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, announced the collective donation aimed at supporting displaced families.

The group presented a cheque for Rs 1,75,000 to Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar at his office on Tuesday. The funds will be channelled through the ‘Tera Hi Tera’ mission, an initiative run by the Shri Guru Granth Sahib Sewa Society, which is actively working on the ground in Punjab. The representatives receiving the donation on behalf of the mission were Jaspreet Kaur and Gurvinder Happy.

According to a report by HT, Mayor Babla expressed profound concern for those affected, stating, “In these difficult times, it is our collective responsibility to stand with our brothers and sisters in Punjab. This contribution is a small step toward providing relief and assistance to them.” She further made a public appeal, urging residents to offer support in any capacity they can.

The 10 councillors who participated in the initiative are Gurpreet Singh Gabi, Kuljit Singh Sandhu, Prem Lata, Anju Katyal, Taruna Mehta, Suman Sharma, Nirmala Devi, Satinder Singh Sidhu and Jasbir Singh Bunty.

In a statement, the group emphasised that Punjab, a state often leading national relief efforts, now urgently requires assistance itself. They stressed the need for everyone to stand firmly with the region during this natural calamity.

The councillors also appealed to the public to comprehend the scale of suffering and to contribute towards the rehabilitation of victims, including addressing critical food and medical needs. They reportedly offered prayers for the safety of life and property across the flood-ravaged state.