30-Jul-2024 12:08 PM
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New Delhi, July 30 (Reporter) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and former MP from Wayanad Rahul Gandhi expressed deep anguish on Tuesday after landslides in his former constituency left 10 dead and several trapped under the debris in Wayanad district in Kerala.
In a post on microblogging site X, Gandhi said that he spoke to the Chief Minister of Kerala and enquired about the ongoing rescue operations.
"I am deeply anguished by the massive landslides near Meppadi in Wayanad. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones. I hope those still trapped are brought to safety soon," Gandhi said.
"I have spoken to the Kerala Chief Minister and the Wayanad District Collector, who assured me that rescue operations are underway. I have requested them to ensure coordination with all agencies, set up a control room, and inform us of any assistance needed for the relief efforts," he said.
Gandhi added that he would also speak to Union Ministers and request them to provide assistance to Wayanad.
The former Congress president also urged all party workers in Kerala to assist the administration in the rescue and relief operations.
Meanwhile, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge too expressed pain over the tragedy.
"Extremely pained by the landslides in Wayanad, where several people are reportedly trapped. My deepest condolences to the families of the bereaved. I urge the state and central governments to expedite relief and rescue operations and provide urgent medical help to the victims, in coordination with all the agencies," Kharge said in a post on X.
He also urged his party leaders and workers to put in all efforts to provide every possible assistance to the people while coordinating with doctors, paramedics...////...