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Priyanka Gandhi Reviews Wayanad Bypass Road Site, Urges Swift Action on Project

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the proposed site for the Wayanad Churam Bypass Road, stressing the need to expedite the technical feasibility study to avoid further delays. She revealed she had already written to the minister, leading to the formation of a committee to explore the project's viability. During her Kerala visit, she also met with TP Abdulla Koya Madani, President of the Kerala Naduvathul Mujahideen, advocating for peace and dialogue in a climate of anger. She held up Wayanad as a model of communal harmony where communities live and celebrate together, suggesting the entire country should learn from this example.

Key Points: Priyanka Gandhi Reviews Wayanad Bypass Road, Stresses Urgency

  • Reviews proposed bypass road site
  • Urges expedited technical study
  • Meets local religious leader
  • Praises Wayanad's communal harmony
  • Highlights Kerala's spirit of unity
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reviews proposed site for Wayanad Churam Bypass Road, seeks swift action

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visits proposed Wayanad Churam Bypass site, pushes for fast-tracked study and highlights Kerala's communal harmony.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reviews proposed site for Wayanad Churam Bypass Road, seeks swift action
"Why don't we talk about it and showcase it? Why not the whole country learn from these examples? - Priyanka Gandhi Vadra"

Thiruvananthapuram/Wayanad, February 27

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the proposed site of the Wayanad Churam Bypass Road at Chippilithode, reviewing the feasibility of the long-pending infrastructure demand.

After interacting with the officials and local residents, the Wayanad MP stressed the need for expediting the technical study to avoid further delays.

Speaking to the media, Priyanka Gandhi said the proposed bypass, estimated to be around two to two-and-a-half kilometres, requires detailed examination to assess its viability.

"It's two to two and a half kilometers or whether it's feasible to have this bypass, and so I had already spoken to the minister regarding this and had written to him as well. So he has instituted a small committee for a study, plus a consultancy to explore what is possible here and what is not. So I think what the request is that more time isn't wasted, and they do this fast, and I will definitely request for that," she said.

During her Kerala visit, Priyanka Gandhi also met TP Abdulla Koya Madani, President of the Kerala Naduvathul Mujahideen (KNM), at Jamia Nadwiyya in Edavanna.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Priyanka Gandhi said, "I think people should be allowed to express themselves. In an atmosphere that is increasingly filled with anger and hatred towards each other, it is better to promote peace and do things which make people happy."

Highlighting Wayanad as an example of communal harmony, she remarked, "How beautifully the communities here live together, how they celebrate festivals, how they help each other... It doesn't matter here what religion or caste you belong to... This is the spirit of Kerala, and I think this is the beauty of this place. Why don't we talk about it and showcase it? Why not the whole country learn from these examples?"

This comes a day after Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with her brother, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for houses set to be constructed by the Congress party for victims of the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide in Wayanad.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Good to see an MP actually visiting the site and talking to locals. Infrastructure development is crucial for Wayanad's economy. Her point about communal harmony in Kerala is also very true - it's a model for the rest of India. 🙏
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Aman W
While the intent is good, I'm skeptical. Politicians always do site visits before elections. Let's see if this committee actually delivers a report on time and the project gets sanctioned. The people of Wayanad need roads, not just reviews.
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Priyanka S
Her message of peace and harmony is much needed in today's times. Kerala has always shown how different communities can coexist. The bypass will help, but preserving that social fabric is even more important. Good work on both fronts.
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Vikram M
The landslide victims' housing is a very good initiative. Infrastructure and disaster relief go hand in hand. Hope the bypass plan also considers the ecological sensitivity of Wayanad. Development should not come at the cost of the environment.
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Kiran H
Meeting with local religious leaders shows she is trying to understand the ground reality. The bypass will boost tourism and local business. Hope the authorities don't get stuck in red tape and actually execute this project fast. Jai Hind!

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