Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi inaugurates Scholarship Distribution for Higher Education to Wayanad Landslide Student Survivors

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra inaugurated and launched scholarship distribution for higher education for Wayanad Landslide survivors on Saturday.

During the event, Priyanka Gandhi claimed that when she had gone to Wayanad following the landslide, she witnessed the destruction, suffering, and pain the people had endured.

"We saw it from the outside, but it was you who lost their homes, their loved ones, schools and many things. We can attempt to make life easier for you in the future. Everyone across political parties and ideologies, everyone has contributed to try to help and rebuild the life that you lost," she said.

"It was concerning to witness how many kids lost their families and were left more or less to themselves. A lot of students who were pursuing studies outside the region lost their entire families. In such a situation, we are all very worried about how they will be able to pursue their education," Priyanka Gandhi said.

According to The Free Press Journal reports, the Wayanad MP also added that the United Democratic Front (UDF) made a decision that they will do their best to ensure that all of the affected students are able to pursue their education.

"I am happy to announce that there is a dedicated office working on education rehabilitation. I am extremely glad to hear that 121 Wayanad students are studying in Kanyakumari. I am pleased to congratulate the Malabar Gold Foundation for disbursing Rs 62 lakhs so far and for their offer to sponsor college fees to the extent of Rs 2 crore up to the time when students complete education," Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated.

"We are all here to help you and assist you in rebuilding your lives and creating a better future for yourself," she said.

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, MP of Wayanad, also interacted with a delegation of elected representatives, leaders and delegations in Wayanad. She heard their issues and deliberated on various issues.

On July 30, 2024, the Kerala state was struck with a landslide, which was the most fatal in the state, killing over 300 individuals and leveling scores of homes and other structures.