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Date: 23rd July 2026 Category: Press Release Jurisdiction: India, Central Government

TEXT OF THE REFERENCE MADE BY THE HON'BLE CHAIRMAN, RAJYA - 23rd July 2026 - Rajya Sabha Secretariat - Gazette Notification PDF

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

On July 23, 2026, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha issued a formal reference expressing condolences and sympathy for the victims of natural calamities that occurred across India during June and July 2026.

Affected Regions and Nature of Disasters The reference highlighted that several lives were lost and many individuals were adversely affected by heavy rains and associated disasters, including floods, lightning strikes, and landslides. The regions specifically mentioned as being particularly impacted include:

  • States: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Mizoram, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
  • Union Territory: Jammu & Kashmir.

Impact and Response The calamities resulted in extensive damage to property, crops, and public infrastructure, while also severely affecting local flora and fauna. The Chairman noted that respective state and territory governments, supported by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, are actively engaged in rescue and relief operations.

Official Action of the House The Rajya Sabha expressed its heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and offered prayers for the speedy recovery and rehabilitation of those injured or displaced. As a mark of respect for the deceased, members of the House rose to observe a period of silence.

Metadata and Reference Information

  • Source: Rajya Sabha Secretariat via PIB Delhi
  • Release Date/Time: 23 JUL 2026, 2:01 PM
  • Release ID: 2288251
  • Visitor Counter: 719
  • Available Languages: Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil

Key Entities Referenced

Chairman, Rajya Sabha: The presiding officer who made the formal reference expressing condolences on behalf of the House to victims of natural calamities. NDRF (National Disaster Response Force): The specialized agency cited as providing rescue and relief support to state governments during the disasters. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Mizoram, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand: The specific group of states and union territory identified as central to the impact of heavy rains, floods, and landslides during June and July 2026.
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Rajya Sabha Secretariat TEXT OF THE REFERENCE MADE BY THE HON'BLE CHAIRMAN, RAJYA SABHA TODAY EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY ON BEHALF OF THE HOUSE TO THE VICTIMS OF NATURAL CALAMITIES IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY INVOLVING LOSS OF LIVES AND PROPERTY प्रव तथ: 23 JUL 2026 2:01PM by PIB Delhi CHAIRMAN: Hon'ble Members, as you might be aware, several persons have lost their lives and many have been adversely affected by heavy rains and associated disasters such as floods, lightning strikes and landslides in various parts of the country, particularly in the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Mizoram, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, during June and July, 2026. It has also caused extensive damage to property, crops and public infrastructure. The flora and fauna of these regions have also been severely affected. The respective Governments, ably supported by NDRF teams, are undertaking the rescue and relief measures. The loss of precious lives and injury to people is indeed painful and unfortunate. The House joins me in expressing heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families and prays for the speedy recovery and rehabilitation of the injured and affected. I request Members to rise in their places and observe silence as a mark of respect to the memory of those who lost their lives in these natural calamities. **** RKK (रलीज़ आईडी: 2288251) आगंतुक पटल : 717 इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , ही , Gujarati , Tamil

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