BSP president Mayawati calls for extensive relief for people affected by recent storms in Uttar Pradesh, urging the state and the central government to provide wider assistance for rebuilding and livelihood support. Reporting across outlets, she frames the disaster response as inadequate and highlights the difficulties faced by rural residents and households already under financial stress. In addition to raising concerns about storm impacts, Mayawati criticises the Centre’s decision to increase petrol and diesel prices. She specifically points to a rise of three rupees per litre and says the fuel hike worsens inflation pressures on poor and middle-class families by raising costs across everyday needs. The reports also note that she links the storm relief demand to broader political concerns about rural hardship, arguing for stronger support for affected communities and the need for coordinated action to address both disaster damage and economic strain. Her statements place pressure on the Uttar Pradesh government and the central government to respond with expanded measures and timely assistance for storm victims.