'Govt Not Running Zomato Service': IAS Officer Draws Flak Over Remark To Flood Victim In UP

The IAS officer could be heard in the video saying, "Should we send you food at home? The government is not running a Zomato service". The officer has received flak over his comment.

An IAS officer has been criticised over his comments to flood victims in UP.

Source : Twitter

New Delhi: A district magistrate of Uttar Pradesh’s Ambedkar Nagar has been criticised by netizens over his comments to flood victims in which he said the government wasn't running a Zomato service that would provide food at home.

Heavy rains have lashed several parts of the state in the past few days including the Ambedkar Nagar district causing severe floods due to the overflowing Ghaghara River in the region. In the viral video, district magistrate (DM) Samuel Pal N could be heard tellingflood victims about the relief camp being in the area. "There is an arrangement to stay here. We will give you chlorine tablets. If you are facing any problems, the doctor will come and see you here. That is the purpose of a flood relief camp," said the IAS officer.

The IAS officer, who informed people about the purpose of the relief camp, went on to draw criticism over his comments in the purported video for saying, "Should we send you food if you are staying at home? The government is not running a Zomato service".

Several users expressed their ire over the remarks of the officer.

"The government is not running the Zomato service, which should do home delivery of relief supplies.' DM Ambedkarnagar, Mr. Samuel Pal N tells flood victims. God only knows how many of these impoverished villagers are aware of the food delivery service the IAS officer mentioned," a social media user wrote.

"The government is not running the Zomato service, which should do home delivery of relief supplies." DM Ambedkarnagar, Mr. Samuel Pal N tells flood victims. God only knows how many of these impoverished villagers are aware of the food delivery service the IAS officer mentioned. pic.twitter.com/YOTmYxH4zA

— अनुराग 🇮🇳 (@VnsAnuTi) October 13, 2022

असंवेदनशील लोग #IAS कैसे बन जाते?
बाढ़ पीड़ितों से कह रहे हैं कि जोमैटो सर्विस थोड़े चलाते हैं जो घर घर तक भोजन पहुंचाएगा ! ऐसे अधिकारियों की फिर से ट्रेनिंग होनी चाहिए सीएम @myogiadityanath जी ।ताकि ये पीड़ितों और जनता से बात का सलीका सिख जाएं #ambedkarnagar #Dm pic.twitter.com/Bk3kgdSTOm

— Akshay kumar Rai (@Akshaykrrai) October 13, 2022

Another user asked him to help victims who are already suffering owing to floods. 

"उत्तर प्रदेश-

DM साहब नाराज़ न होइये - बाढ़ पीड़ित पहले से ही आपदा झेल रहें हैं,उन्हें ज़ोमैटो क्या है पता भी नहीं होगा,उनकी मदद करिये,जनता मात्र मधुर वचनों से खुश हो जाती है..

सैमुअल पॉल एन अम्बेडकर नगर के कलेक्टर हैं !! pic.twitter.com/wyJicNjGBj

— Gaurav Singh Sengar (@sengarlive) October 13, 2022

@AmbedkarnagarDM DM sahab aapki Sarkar Zomato service nahi chala rahi hai ye sabko pata hai. Janta ki chuni Sarkar ke naukar ho aap, janta ki sewa Karo.

— Hemant Rajaura (@hemantrajora_) October 13, 2022

Even @zomato food delivery guys are more sensible and sensitive than this Sarkari Babu.

— Fin Tech Guy (@FinTechNo0b) October 13, 2022

Around 1,300 villages in 18 districts of the state have been affected by floods due to heavy rainfall since Monday.