Amid the devastating floods that have wreaked havoc across Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that all party MPs and MLAs will contribute one month’s salary to the Punjab Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support ongoing relief efforts.

“Punjab has always stood tall in the face of any crisis faced by the nation. Today, Punjab itself is in crisis. I appeal to all my fellow countrymen to extend every possible help to the people of Punjab in this difficult time,” Kejriwal said in a video message shared on X.

He added, “All Members of Parliament and MLAs of the Aam Aadmi Party are donating one month's salary to the Punjab Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Let us all come together and help Punjab overcome this terrible tragedy.”

The announcement comes as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government battles the worst flooding the state has seen in recent history. Between 1 August and 1 September, floods have affected 1,044 villages and claimed the lives of more than 29 people. Authorities have warned that conditions could worsen in the coming days.

The NDRF, Army, BSF, and district officials have rescued 14,936 people so far, while relief operations continue across flood-hit districts, particularly in Hoshiarpur. CM Mann personally visited the affected areas, assuring residents that the government is committed to providing all possible assistance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called CM Mann on Monday evening to assess the situation and extended full support to the state in its hour of crisis.

Kejriwal praised the efforts of the state government and the AAP organization, saying, “In this time of crisis, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government and the AAP party organisation are standing like a rock with the people.”