Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has donated his one month's salary of Rs 2.3 lakh to Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) to support rehabilitation activities for victims of the Wayanad landslides, the party's state unit announced on Wednesday.
KPCC General Secretary M. Liju stated that the donation is part of the funds being collected by the Congress state unit following Gandhi's announcement that the party would construct and provide 100 houses to those in Wayanad who lost their loved ones, homes, and livelihoods in the devastating landslides on July 30.
Taking to X, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said, "Our brothers and sisters in Wayanad have endured a devastating tragedy, and they need our support to recover from the unimaginable losses they have faced. I have donated my entire month's salary to aid in the relief and rehabilitation efforts for those affected. I sincerely urge all fellow Indians to contribute whatever they can—every little bit makes a difference."
"Wayanad is a beautiful part of our country, and together, we can help rebuild the lives of its people who have lost so much. You can safely contribute to the @INCKerala fund through the Stand With Wayanad - INC app," he said.
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Meanwhile, Congress MP K. Sudhakaran is personally overseeing the progress of the Wayanad rehabilitation efforts. The KPCC has also formed a nine-member committee to lead the fundraising campaign and oversee reconstruction activities in the affected areas.
On July 30, the landslides that hit Punchirimattam, Chooralmala, and Mundakkai villages under the Meppadi panchayat in Wayanad resulted in over 200 deaths.