Kolkata: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday appreciated the efforts of TMC's five-member delegation who went to the border villages of Jammu and Kashmir to meet people affected by Pakistan shelling. "In moments of crisis, what the people need most is the healing touch of compassion," she said.In a post on X, the CM said: "I deeply appreciate the efforts of our 5-member delegation who visited the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, recently affected by cross-border shelling. They met grieving families, shared in their sorrow, and offered words of comfort and support during this time of immense pain.""The delegation also visited the Government Medical College in Rajouri to check on those injured and undergoing treatment. They interacted with the attending doctors and conveyed deep appreciation for their service... I am deeply grateful to our delegation for offering just that. It reaffirms our collective promise that as public representatives, we will always stand by the people in their hour of need," she added.The CM's statements came in the backdrop of J&K CM Omar Abdullah expressing his gratitude to the TMC team for being the first party delegation to reach out to the affected people.