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WAYANAD, AUG 10
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said our prayers are with those affected by the landslide in Wayanad and the Centre assures every possible support to aid in relief efforts. He said Central Government is standing alongside the State Government for all assistance and relief work. The Prime Minister visited and inspected the landslide-hit areas after an aerial survey in Wayanad, Kerala today.
We stand with the people of Wayanad and Kerala in this tragic hour. And, we assure all possible support to overcome this challenge. pic.twitter.com/ZwJlY5I9iw
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 10, 2024
The Prime Minister met the patients who were injured during the natural disaster and interacted with those living in relief camps. In a review meeting, Modi reassured that the Central Government and the country are with the disaster-affected victims in this hour of grief. He said detailed memorandum will be sent by the Chief Minister.
I assure everyone, especially those affected, that all possible support will continue being provided. We all stand with the people of Kerala during this challenging time. pic.twitter.com/aaNbtpRcxy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 10, 2024
- Our prayers are with those affected by the landslide in Wayanad, The Centre assures every possible support to aid in relief efforts: PM
- Central Government is standing alongside the State Government for all assistance and relief work: Modi
Prime Minister said that he has been keeping a close watch on the rescue efforts in Wayanad and has been in constant touch with the authorities. He said disaster management funds have already been released and the remaining part will also be released immediately.
Modi said that all central agencies that can deal with the present situation have been mobilized and are helping those affected. The Prime Minister lauded the personnel of NDRF, SDRF, Army, State Police, local medical force, NGO and other service-oriented institutions who reached the disaster-struck area immediately and started the search and rescue efforts.
Modi stressed the need to formulate new long-term schemes to support those affected, especially the children who have lost their families. He expressed confidence that the state government will play a crucial role in this with all the support needed from the Center.
The Prime Minister assured the people of Wayanad that the country and the Central Government will leave no stone unturned to restore livelihood in the region, be it homes, schools, road infrastructure as well as the future of children.
Rahul Gandhi thanks PM Modi
Thank you, Modi ji, for visiting Wayanad to personally take stock of the terrible tragedy. This is a good decision.
I am confident that once the Prime Minister sees the extent of the devastation firsthand, he will declare it a national disaster.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 9, 2024
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting Wayanad and taking stock of the situation in the landslide-ravaged region.
Calling it a “good decision,” the Congress leader, on Friday, expressed gratitude and his confidence that by inspecting the situation firsthand by the PM, this tragedy will be declared a “national disaster.”
“Thank you, Modi ji, for visiting Wayanad to personally take stock of the terrible tragedy. This is a good decision. I am confident that once the Prime Minister sees the extent of the devastation firsthand, he will declare it a national disaster,” Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X.
