Road to Thunag Restored, But CM Yet to Visit the Disaster-Hit Region: Jairam Thakur

Mandi, July 7:
While road access to Thunag, the headquarters of the Seraj Valley, has now been restored, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has yet to visit the disaster-affected residents. People in the region, devastated by recent natural calamities, continue to wait in the hope that the Chief Minister will come and announce substantial relief measures. Though the CM had once arrived at the helipad in the area, he did not make it to the affected villages.

Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur took a dig at the situation, saying the disaster-hit people are still waiting for the state government to show up. “This is not a normal situation. Seraj has been completely ravaged and it will take years to rebuild,” he said, urging the state government to recognize the gravity of the crisis.

Thakur mentioned that he spoke with the Chief Minister again on Monday and appealed for accelerated relief efforts. He emphasized that the immediate priority must be the restoration of road connectivity. “Once roads are functional, it will be easier to deliver essential supplies, including electricity, water, and food,” he added.

Jairam Conducts Aerial Survey, Walks 25 km to Reach Affected Villages

On Monday, Jairam Thakur conducted an aerial survey of the disaster-hit Seraj Valley via an Indian Air Force helicopter. He visited several of the worst-hit areas, including Janjehli, Chiyuni, Lambathach, Pandav Shila, Bagachunogi, and Patikari, to assess the damage on the ground.

Visibly moved by the destruction, Thakur said, “It took years to build Seraj the way it was, and now it has been completely reduced to ruins. Rebuilding it will take years again.”

He called for united efforts to tackle the crisis and personally trekked over 25 kilometers on foot across the affected regions, meeting with locals and reviewing ongoing relief operations.