'Kerala stands united': Rahul condoles rain deaths, urges Congress workers to help
Rahul Gandhi has urged Congress workers to assist in relief efforts following devastating rains and landslides in Kerala that resulted in eight deaths. State officials are coordinating rescue operations and providing support to those displaced by the disaster.
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This highlights the intersection of disaster management and political mobilization in response to climate-related events in India.
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the devastation caused by heavy rains in Kerala, offering condolences to the families of eight people who lost their lives and urging party workers to assist in relief and recovery operations."Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by heavy rains across Kerala. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the eight people who have lost their lives. May those still missing be found safe, and the injured make a swift recovery," he said in a post on X.The Congress leader also added that the state government was making every possible effort to support affected families and coordinate relief operations. "I urge all Congress workers and volunteers to assist these efforts in every possible way," he said, urging people to remain vigilant, especially in hilly regions, and follow authorities' guidance."Kerala stands united in this difficult hour.
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