Wayanad Landslide: Priyanka Gandhi, Kerala MPs Meet Amit Shah, Say 'Rise Above Politics' To Provide Relief

Addressing reporters, Priyanka Gandhi highlighted the severity of Wayanad landslides and noted that the affected families have "lost absolutely everything" and require immediate rehabilitation support

Priyanka Gandhi reiterated the collective appeal of all Kerala MPs, calling on the Union government to take the situation seriously and prioritise the rehabilitation of those affected.

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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, accompanied by MPs from Kerala, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday to appeal for urgent relief for the landslide-affected people of Wayanad. Priyanka Gandhi, the newly elected MP from the disaster-hit constituency, emphasised the need for swift action to assist families devastated by the tragedy and to restore critical infrastructure.

Addressing reporters after the meeting, Priyanka Gandhi highlighted the severity of the disaster, noting that the affected families have "lost absolutely everything" and require immediate rehabilitation support. "We must rise above politics and truly recognize the immense pain and suffering of these people," she said, urging the government to act decisively.

 

A delegation of Kerala MPs led by Congress Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Home Minister Amit Shah, earlier today. They urged the Centre to release financial aid for landslide-affected people in Wayanad

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "We have given representation to the PM and Home Minister. The people who are affected have lost absolutely everything. In such circumstances, if the Centre cannot step up, then it sends a very bad message to the entire country and especially to the victims. The PM had visited and met the victims. After that when I met the victims they expressed hope that they might get some relief. Now, 4 months have passed and that relief has not been forthcoming. I have appealed to the Home Minister and he has listened to us very kindly."

Further, Priyanka Gandhi reiterated the collective appeal of all Kerala MPs, calling on the Union government to take the situation seriously and prioritise the rehabilitation of those affected. She emphasized that addressing the crisis transcends partisan politics and requires a unified, compassionate response.

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari also spoke on the extent of the devastation in Wayanad, emphasising the complete destruction of some families and communities.