By Emeka Blast 
Jammu & Kashmir BJP Legislators Contribute ₹35.5 Crore Towards Flood Relief
Jammu, India – In a significant gesture of solidarity, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) from Jammu and Kashmir have collectively contributed ₹35.5 crore to support flood relief measures in the Union Territory. The announcement, made on September 2, 2025, comes as the region grapples with the aftermath of devastating cloudbursts, landslides, and flash floods that have claimed lives and caused widespread damage.
According to a post by @IndiaWarZone on X, all 29 BJP MLAs in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly donated ₹1 crore each, while the two MPs—Jugal Kishore Sharma and Dr. Jitendra Singh—contributed ₹1.5 crore each, totaling ₹35.5 crore for the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). This substantial donation follows Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement of ₹209 crore as the Central government’s contribution to the SDRF, aimed at enabling large-scale relief and rehabilitation across affected areas, as reported by Take One and Morning Kashmir on September 2, 2025.
The funds are intended to support immediate relief efforts, including aid for families affected by flash floods and landslides, particularly in regions like Kishtwar, where recent tragedies have underscored the urgency of disaster response, per The Hindu. BJP J&K spokesperson Manzoor Bhat praised the initiative, stating, “This contribution reflects our commitment to stand with the people of J&K in their hour of crisis,” echoing Shah’s sentiment during his visit to the Union Territory on September 2.
The recent natural disasters, triggered by heavy rainfall, have caused significant loss of life and property. A landslide on the route to Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan claimed several lives, prompting the BJP to hold day-long meetings on August 27, 2025, to assess damages and strengthen relief operations, per Kashmir Images. The party’s efforts, led by J&K BJP President Sat Sharma and MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, included paying homage to victims and coordinating with district units to expedite aid, as reported by Take One.
Shah’s visit, during which he chaired three key meetings at Raj Bhawan, Jammu, further galvanized relief efforts. The meetings reviewed damages, engaged with BJP MPs and MLAs, and assessed the security situation, reinforcing the Central government’s “zero tolerance” policy toward terrorism, per Morning Kashmir. The ₹35.5 crore donation by BJP legislators complements these efforts, providing critical financial support for rehabilitation and infrastructure restoration.
The donation has sparked widespread praise on social media and beyond. @IndiaWarZone’s post announcing the contribution garnered significant attention, with users like @JKSolidarity tweeting, “Huge respect to BJP J&K MLAs and MPs for stepping up with ₹35.5 crore for flood relief! 🇮🇳 #JammuAndKashmir.” Others, such as @KashmirVoice, noted, “This is leadership! ₹1 crore per MLA and ₹1.5 crore per MP shows real commitment to our people.” Political analysts, via The Hindu, lauded the move as a strategic effort to bolster the BJP’s image in the Union Territory, especially after their strong performance in the 2024 Legislative Assembly elections, where they secured the second-largest number of seats, per Wikipedia.
The ₹35.5 crore contribution is expected to aid in immediate relief, including food, shelter, and medical support for affected communities, while also supporting long-term rehabilitation efforts. With Jammu and Kashmir still recovering from the floods’ impact, the BJP’s donation, combined with the Central government’s ₹209 crore allocation, signals a robust response to the crisis. As the region braces for potential further monsoon challenges, this financial boost offers hope for swift recovery and resilience.
