Congress Leaders Rally Relief Efforts Amid Wayanad Landslide Tragedy
Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi have expressed their condolences and urged coordinated rescue and relief efforts following landslides in Wayanad, Kerala. Twenty-three people have died in the tragedy, prompting the leaders to call for urgent government action and support from UDF workers to aid those affected.
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Congress leaders have expressed their deep condolences and called for immediate rescue and relief operations following landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, which claimed 23 lives. Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, along with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, urged swift governmental intervention and support from UDF workers.
Rahul Gandhi stated that he has communicated with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Wayanad district collector, who confirmed that rescue operations are in progress. He emphasized the need for coordinated efforts from all agencies and promised to speak to Union Ministers for additional assistance.
Priyanka Gandhi echoed these sentiments, expressing sorrow over the tragic event and urging UDF workers to actively support the ongoing relief operations. The leaders emphasized the importance of a swift and coordinated response to minimize further loss of life and assist those affected by the disaster.
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