Wayanad Landslide News: Rahul Gandhi Compares Wayanad Tragedy To Personal Loss Of Father

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed deep sorrow over the devastation caused by landslides in Kerala's Wayanad. He visited the affected area with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and AICC general secretary KC Venugopal.

Gandhi compared his feelings to those he experienced when his father, Rajiv Gandhi, passed away in 1991.

"It is a terrible tragedy for Wayanad, for Kerala and the nation. We have come here to see the situation. It is painful to see how many people have lost family members and their houses. We will try to help and make sure that the survivors get what is their due," Gandhi said while addressing reporters.

Wayanad Landslide Tragedy

The massive landslides struck Mundakkai and Churalmala in Wayanad on July 30, causing extensive destruction. About 250 people have been killed and over 200 have been injured. The rescue teams are racing against time to trace the missing people, as reported by Hindustan Times.

During his interaction with reporters, Rahul Gandhi turned emotional. "Today, I feel how I felt when my father (Rajiv Gandhi) died. Here, people have not just lost a father but an entire family. We all owe these people respect and affection," Gandhi said. "The whole nation's attention is towards Wayanad."

Relief Efforts and Assistance

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra emphasised her party's commitment to providing comfort and support to those affected by the tragedy. "We have spent the entire day meeting people who have suffered. It's an immense tragedy. We can only imagine the kind of pain the people are enduring. We are here to offer as much comfort and support as possible," Priyanka said.

"A lot of them want to be relocated. There is a lot that needs to be done here. I would like to thank all those, including doctors, nurses, administration and volunteers," he added.

Rahul Gandhi urged that no politics should be done during this time of crisis and stressed the importance of prioritising aid for Wayanad. "I don't think this is the time or place to talk about political issues. People here require help. The time right now is to make sure that all assistance comes," he stated.

Future Plans

Priyanka also mentioned plans for further assistance, especially for children left alone by the disaster. "There has been a similar tragedy in Himachal Pradesh as well. Tomorrow, we plan to convene and outline how we can assist, especially the children who have been left alone," she added, as per media reports.

The Gandhis visited Chooralmala and a hospital in Meppadi earlier today, assessing damage and interacting with victims.