Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi visited Wayanad for by-election campaigning. Rahul Gandhi took a break from it and went to explore the region and promote the tourism. He shared Video of himself on his YouTube channel trying out Kerala’s longest zipline.
On Congress General Secretary Smt. @priyankagandhi ji's campaign trail in Wayanad, LoP Shri @RahulGandhi connected with some truly inspiring locals.
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On his YouTube channel he mentioned that, “On Priyanka’s campaign trail in Wayanad yesterday, I had the chance to connect with some truly inspiring locals. Despite the recent challenges, they’re not giving up. They’ve built incredible attractions here—the largest giant swing in South India, a drop tower, and a thrilling zipline—all to show visitors that Wayanad is as stunning and safe as ever. I even tried the zipline myself, and I loved every second of it!”
He mentioned about the landslide which occurred in Wayanad, saying, “But the reality is tough. The recent landslide has left tourism hanging by a thread, and livelihoods are really suffering—from shopkeepers to homestay owners and the adventure park team, everyone is working hard just to keep things going. Hearing their stories, I felt both deep concern for their struggles and immense admiration for their resilience.”
During his visit he met the locals there and asked about the effect of landslide in the area.
He further added by saying, “This is more than politics for me; the people of Wayanad have truly won a place in my heart. Priyanka and I have taken it up as a mission to make Wayanad a top destination in Kerala. Wayanad embodies the best of India.”
He mentioned that his focues is in making Wayanad a top destination of Kerala.
A serious incident of landslide occurred in Wayanad, Due to which hundreds of people lost their lives. This incident of landslide occurred in Chooralmala, Mundakkai, Punjirimattom and Vellarimala villages in Meppadi panchayat and Vythiri taluk in Wayanad,
LoP Rahul Gandhi had contested in Lok Sabha election and won that. But he vacated the Wayanad seat as he has won from both the seats that is, Wayanad and Raebareli.
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