Congress MP Shashi Tharoor assists in relief efforts in Wayanad, Kerala. (Image source: X/@ShashiTharoor)
Shashi Tharoor arranged for two trucks of relief materials to assist the victims of the Weand landslide and personally assisted in unloading the materials.
Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday took part in the rescue operations in landslide-affected areas of Wayanad. He arranged for two trucks of relief supplies to assist the victims and personally assisted in unloading them.
Tharoor described it as an “unforgettable” day in Wayanad for him. Tharoor described the day as “unforgettable” in Wayanad. He said soft sponge bedrolls and other necessities were distributed to the homeless.
Shashi Tharoor said in an interview with There is no shortage of food in the relief camp, but the homeless sleep on the floor with soft sponge bed rolls and other supplies.
Sharing a video of himself assisting in rescue efforts in Wayanad, Tharoor wrote: “Some memories of an unforgettable day in Wayanad.”
Tharoor's post sparks backlash on social media
Social media users harshly criticized Tharoor's post, with many questioning how the tragedy could be termed an “unforgettable” day for the Congress leader.
“Over 300 people lost their lives and the Congress leader who was close to Rahul Gandhi is speaking of 'memories and an unforgettable day',” one user wrote.
BJP slams Tharoor
BJP leader Amit Malviya also reacted to Tharoor's post and wrote, “Death and disaster are unforgettable for Shashi Tharoor.
However, Shashi Tharoor introduced users to the meaning of the word “memorable” and said, “For all the trolls out there: Memorable is defined as: something that is worth remembering or is likely to be remembered, Because it's special or memorable. That's what I mean.
Speaking to ANI, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said there was enough food for the landslide victims. Therefore, he provided mattresses and soft foam bedding to provide them with a comfortable place to rest.
“There's plenty of food and so on in Wayanad, but we were able to bring some mattresses, soft sponge-like things that you could spread out on the floor and lie on to help people. But it was all just urgent, immediate reaction. We also have to think about the longer term,” Tharoor told ANI.
“For example, the relief camps are in schools, but schools have to reopen. Children have to go back to school to learn. So we need to get them into long-term living arrangements, like rental houses or hotels. The government has to play a role and then we all are there Provide help. Then we have to build long-term housing for them,” he added.
Meanwhile, the death toll from landslides has exceeded 300. Five, the death toll has reached 308.
