Shashi Tharoor Assists in Relief Operations Amidst Wayanad Landslide Crisis

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor helped unload relief supplies in Kalpetta, Wayanad. He emphasized the need for long-term solutions for landslide-affected victims. Tharoor mentioned the availability of food in relief camps but noted the urgent requirement of bedrolls for the homeless.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took part in unloading two truckloads of relief supplies organized by his office in Thiruvananthapuram, stationed in Kalpetta, Wayanad. This intervention comes as rescue operations persist in the landslide-stricken Wayanad region. Tharoor emphasized the distribution of soft and spongy bedrolls to the homeless.

Tharoor advocated for a robust policy framework for disaster response and rehabilitation. He highlighted the abundance of food in Wayanad's relief camps but pointed out the need for urgent provisions like mattresses. Tharoor stressed the necessity of transitioning from temporary shelters in schools to more permanent housing solutions.

In support of long-term rehabilitation, Congress Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi announced plans to construct over 100 homes. Meanwhile, Kerala Health Minister Veena George reported the death toll from the July 30 landslides at 308, with recovery operations identifying 215 bodies and 143 body parts.