Kurseong, 27th January: Member of Parliament (MP) Raju Bista has provided financial assistance amounting to ₹12 lakh to 12 families affected by the devastating natural disaster that struck North Bengal in 2025. The disaster caused widespread destruction across both the plains and hill regions, claiming several lives and leaving many families homeless.
After receiving information about the disaster, MP Raju Bista visited the affected areas and assured the victims of support, announcing compensation of ₹1.80 lakh for each affected family.
Fulfilling his commitment, he distributed the first installment of ₹1 lakh per family to 12 affected families from the stage of the ‘Karyakarta Mahasangam’ public meeting held in Kurseong.


