Rahul Gandhi Labels Wayanad Landslides as 'National Disaster'

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, called the Wayanad landslides a 'terrible tragedy' and 'national disaster'. He plans to raise the issue with Delhi and Kerala's Chief Minister. He promised to build more than 100 houses in Wayanad and demanded a comprehensive action plan.

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, described the landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, as a 'terrible tragedy' unprecedented in scale.

Gandhi stated he would raise this issue in Delhi and with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, emphasizing the need for a unique response given the disaster's magnitude.

He pledged that the Congress party would build over 100 houses in Wayanad and called for an urgent, comprehensive action plan to tackle the aftermath.

Gandhi spoke to reporters following a meeting with district officials and Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

District officials briefed them on casualties, destroyed houses, and ongoing search and rescue efforts.

Rahul, seeing the destruction firsthand, reiterated it as a 'national disaster' demanding immediate attention and action.