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Wayanad Landslide: The death toll is rising after the landslide in the hilly areas of Mapadi in Wayanad. The scenes of terrible desolation are heartbreaking. Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the affected areas. Now Rahul Gandhi has announced on Friday (August 2) that more than 100 houses will be built by the Congress Party for the victims in Wayanad. It is worth noting that 275 people have died due to heavy rains and landslides in Wayanad, in which the houses of many families have also been destroyed. Also, rescue operations are being carried out for the fourth consecutive day.
What did Rahul Gandhi say about Taraji?
Talking about this terrible disaster, Rahul Gandhi said, I have been here since yesterday. This is a terrible disaster. We visited the site yesterday as well. We also visited the camps and took stock of the situation there. Today we held a meeting with the administration as well as the panchayat. They informed us about the number of deaths, the number of destroyed houses and their upcoming policy. We told them that we are ready to provide all possible help from our side. The Congress family has pledged to build more than 100 houses here. I think Kerala has never seen such desolation and I am going to raise this issue in Delhi and also with the Chief Minister here. This is a different level of waste and it should be managed differently.
What did the Health Minister say?
Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that about 1500 soldiers have been deployed in the rescue operation and a large number of forensic surgeons are also deployed. At present, thousands of people are in relief camps, many of whom are suffering from mental trauma. The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in other districts besides Wayanad for the next few days. Many countries including America, Russia, China and Iran have expressed grief over this terrible tragedy of Kerala.
Rahul Gandhi wins from Wayanad seat
It is worth noting that Rahul Gandhi won the election from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in 2019 and he won again from here in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Although the Congress leader also won from Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh, later Rahul Gandhi decided to vacate the Wayanad seat. Now Priyanka Gandhi is likely to contest the by-election from this seat.