Mayawati demands extensive relief for storm victims in Uttar Pradesh
Mayawati, the president of the Bahujan Samaj Party, has called for extensive relief for families affected by recent storms in Uttar Pradesh that resulted in 111 deaths. She criticized the central government for increasing fuel prices, arguing it negatively impacts poor and middle-class families. Mayawati urged the state government to provide generous support to help affected families rebuild their lives.
- ▪At least 111 people were killed due to a powerful storm in Uttar Pradesh on May 13.
- ▪Mayawati urged the state government to support families affected by the storm.
- ▪She criticized the central government for increasing petrol and diesel prices by three rupees per litre.
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Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Saturday (May 16, 2026) urged the Uttar Pradesh government to provide extensive support to families affected by the recent storms and unseasonal heavy rain that have resulted in at least 111 deaths across the State. Insensitivity and lack of concern, alleges Congress on Centre’s silence over U.P. storm deaths“The State Government should come forward with all its generosity to help the people/families affected by the massive destruction of life and property caused by the recent severe storm in many parts of Uttar Pradesh so that they can gather their ruined/scattered family life and start their life again,” Ms. Mayawati said on social media platform X.
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