Rahul Gandhi Advocates Tourism Revival in Post-Landslide Wayanad

Rahul Gandhi urges revitalisation of tourism in Wayanad following recent landslides. In a virtual meeting, he stresses the importance of dispelling safety concerns to attract visitors. He highlights ongoing relief efforts and calls for inter-departmental coordination and adequate compensation for affected residents.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has called for a concerted effort to renew tourism in Wayanad in the wake of recent landslides. He stressed the importance of changing the perception that the area is 'dangerous' during a virtual meeting with Kerala Congress leaders and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Gandhi shared a post on X along with a video from the online meeting, highlighting that Wayanad is recovering from the tragedy. He noted the collective efforts of various communities in relief and rehabilitation work but emphasized the critical need to boost tourism once the rainy season ends.

He pointed out that the landslide affected a specific area and did not compromise the entire region's beauty. Gandhi called for unity to support Wayanad and emphasized that promoting tourism is vital to the area's recovery. Over 200 lives were lost, making it Kerala's worst disaster, highlighting the need for robust inter-departmental coordination and adequate compensation for the affected populace.

(With inputs from agencies.)