wayanad

Devastating landslides in Wayanad claim 158 lives, hundreds injured

According to government reports, over 100 individuals are feared to be trapped under the rubble as multiple rescue agencies and the Army scramble to rescue as many survivors as possible.

Rahul Gandhi: ‘Sad but consoled’ on giving up Wayanad

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi thanked the people of Wayanad for their love and support in his letter. He wrote, “When I faced abuse day by day, your unconditional love supported me. You were my refuge, my home, and my family. I never felt for even a moment that you have doubted me.”

Rahul Gandhi to retain Rae Bareli, Priyanka Gandhi to contest from Wayanad

Rahul Gandhi, expressing his deep connection with both Rae Bareli and Wayanad, stated, "I have an emotional connection with both constituencies. I was an MP from Wayanad for the last five years and I thank the people for their love and support. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will fight from Wayanad, but I will also periodically visit. Rae Bareli has been close to my heart, and I am happy to represent them again, although it was a tough decision."

Rahul Gandhi set for landslide victory in Raebareli, leading in Wayanad

He has already surpassed his mother Sonia Gandhi's 2019 victory margin and currently leads by 380,929 votes. Data from the Election Commission at 3:47 pm also indicates that Gandhi is set to retain his Wayanad seat in Kerala, where he is leading with 354,728 votes against Annie Raja of CPI.

Irani targets Gandhi in Wayanad, vows challenge

Kalpetta – Union Minister Smriti Irani has set her sights on challenging Rahul Gandhi’s dominance in Kerala’s Wayanad. Irani, rallying in support of BJP candidate K Surendran, accused Gandhi of betrayal and opportunism, warning Wayanad against falling prey to the Congress scion’s alleged deceit. In a fiery speech delivered during a roadshow in Wayanad, Smriti […]

Rahul Gandhi files nomination after mega roadshow in Kalpetta

The roadshow, with nearly ten thousand Congress supporters and local leaders from Kozhikode and Malappuram, culminated at the collectorate, amidst a fervent wave of supporters chanting slogans. 

Wayanad set to be three-way contest with entry of K Surendran

However, political analysts believe BJP's K Surendran could shake things up by potentially drawing traditional Congress votes, bolstering CPI's chances. "The BJP's seriousness in every constituency signals a tough fight for Rahul Gandhi," remarked Avinash Mohan, an environmentalist from Kalpetta.

Wayanad suicide: Case transferred to CBI after CM intervention

Sidharthan's father and relatives met with the Chief Minister today in his office. The police probe is currently underway. All the accused in the case have been arrested through a fair and flawless probe.

Wayanad suicide: Parents allege police pressured to conceal truth

The parents of JS Siddharth have accused the police of being under pressure from the higher-ups to cover up the facts and let the main culprits go scot-free

Rs 15 L from Karnataka for Rahul’s LS seat in Kerala raises storm

BENGALURU: Opposition parties in Karnataka have raised objections against the state government’s decision to grant compensation to a victim from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala. The controversy erupted as the government disbursed Rs 15 lakh ex gratia to the family of a man who was trampled to death by an elephant from Karnataka. Accusations were […]