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