Full Breakdown
BJP National President Nitin Nabin Donates Salary to Bihar Flood Relief Fund
By Drooid · · How we work
Core Event – Donation Amid Bihar Flood Crisis
On September 18, 2026, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin contributed three months of his Rajya Sabha salary, amounting to INR6.35 lakh, to the Bihar Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The donation was presented as a personal response to the severe flooding that has affected roughly 50 lakh people across 15 districts of Bihar, caused by heavy rain and flash floods in rivers originating from neighboring Nepal.
Background & Context – Flood Impact and Government Response
The monsoon-driven floods have inundated districts including Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Buxar, Samastipur, Munger, Katihar, Lakhisarai, Khagaria, Purnea, Madhepura and Araria. According to the Disaster Management Department, 49.67 lakh individuals have been impacted. The state government has already allocated over INR550 crore in direct financial assistance, distributing INR7,000 to each affected family. Relief infrastructure includes more than 1,000 community kitchens, numerous relief camps, and deployment of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams for rescue operations. Flood waters in major rivers such as the Ganga, Gandak and Kosi have begun receding in several locations, including Patna district.
Data & Statistics
- Affected population: ? 50 lakh (Disaster Management Department: 49.67 lakh)
- Districts impacted: 15
- Total state-disbursed assistance: INR550 crore
- Per-family cash aid: INR7,000
- Nitin Nabin’s donation: INR6.35 lakh (three months’ MP salary)
Official Statements & Responses
- He highlighted the state’s ongoing distribution of INR550 crore and the monitoring of relief efforts.
Verbatim Quotes
- “In this hour of crisis, the BJP’s ‘sankalp hi seva’ ethos is providing strength to the affected families and inspiring society anew towards the spirit of service,” — Anil Baluni, MP and chief
- “Flood in Bihar this time has made extensive damage to life, property, crop production and even to cattle and their livestock and I would talk to the central government for adequate relief to the affected population” — Mr. Chouhan, union agriculture minister
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- The number of people affected is reported as “about 50 lakh” in several outlets, while the Disaster Management Department provides a more precise figure of 49.67 lakh. No source clarifies the basis for the rounded estimate, leaving a minor discrepancy in the reported scale of impact.
What’s Next – Ongoing Relief Efforts
State and central authorities continue to assess crop damage and extend assistance to farmers. Relief camps, community kitchens, and medical services remain operational, and NDRF/SDRF teams are on standby for further rescue missions as flood waters recede.