Jorhat, Feb 18: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday visited the historic ‘Chowk Bazaar’ in Jorhat district, where a massive fire gutted over 300 shops.

Sonowal assured the people of all the necessary help.

Sonowal took stock of the situation along with Rajya Sabha MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, local BJP MLA Hitendra Nath Goswami and Jorhat Deputy Commissioner Pulak Mahanta.

Speaking to reporters, Sonowal said, “Our aim is to rehabilitate all the affected people. I have already discussed the development this morning with Tasa, Goswami and the DC.”

Sonowal talked with the shopkeepers whose shops were gutted in the massive fire.

One of the shopkeepers appealed to Sonowal to make temporary arrangements for them so that they can start their business as soon as possible.