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Wayanad landslides: Rahul, speaks with CM; urges UDF workers to provide all help

11:24 AM Jul 30, 2024 | PTI |

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday condoled the loss of lives in the landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad, and urged UDF workers to provide all help to those affected.

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Rahul Gandhi said he has spoken to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Wayanad district collector, who have assured him that rescue operations are underway.

“I am deeply anguished by the massive landslides near Meppadi in Wayanad. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones. I hope those still trapped are brought to safety soon,” Rahul Gandhi wrote in a post on X.

Gandhi also spoke to Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Wayanad district collector, assuring them of any assistance needed for the relief work.

Landslides hit the hilly Wayanad district on Tuesday, leaving 23 people dead.

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