Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi to Lead Housing Ceremony for Kerala Landslide Victims

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend the foundation stone laying ceremony for houses being constructed for victims of the Chooralmala-Mundakkai landslide. The event is scheduled for February 26 in Kalpetta, Wayanad. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has a packed multi-day itinerary in the region, including handing over equipment to the Forest Department and inaugurating various local projects. The housing initiative is part of ongoing rehabilitation efforts following the devastating landslide that left many families homeless.

Key Points: Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi to Lay Foundation for Landslide Victims' Homes

  • Foundation stone ceremony on Feb 26
  • Houses for landslide victims
  • Rahul Gandhi to attend farmers' meeting
  • Priyanka Gandhi's multi-day schedule
  • Equipment funded via JSW CSR
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Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to lay foundation stone for Congress-built houses for Chooralmala-Mundakkai landslide victims on Feb 26

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will lay the foundation stone for Congress-built houses for Chooralmala-Mundakkai landslide victims in Kalpetta on Feb 26.

"Rahul Gandhi will perform the foundation stone ceremony, while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also be present for the occasion. - Congress Kerala Unit"

Kalpetta, February 25

The foundation stone laying ceremony for houses being constructed by the Congress for the victims of the Chooralmala-Mundakkai landslide disaster will be held on February 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM in Kalpetta, with Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra set to attend the event.

Rahul Gandhi will perform the foundation stone ceremony, while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also be present for the occasion.

According to the Congress' Kerala Unit, Rahul Gandhi will arrive at Kannur Airport in the morning and, after attending a farmers' meeting in Peravoor, Kannur, will proceed to Kalpetta for the function.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will participate in the DISHA meeting at the Collectorate in the morning. At 1:30 PM, she will hand over advanced equipment for the Forest Department's Rapid Response Team (RRT) at the Kalpetta MP Office. The equipment has been arranged through JSW's CSR fund at her initiative. Earlier, she had also facilitated a modern vehicle for the department.

On February 27, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will inaugurate the laboratory of the Kalikavu Service Co-operative Bank in the morning. In the afternoon, she will inaugurate the Silver Jubilee celebrations of MES School, Kaithapoyil (Thiruvambady) and lay the foundation stone for a new block. She will also visit the proposed Churam Bypass Road site at Chippilithodu.

On February 28, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit the proposed Bairakuppa Bridge project site, attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Knanaya Catholic Church, and visit the residence of Kooman of Pulpally, who was killed in a tiger attack. She will also participate in the key handover ceremony for houses constructed by the IUML for the Chooralmala-Mundakkai disaster victims.

The Chooralmala-Mundakkai landslide disaster had caused significant devastation in the region, leaving many families homeless and requiring rehabilitation efforts from various organizations and political parties.

Further updates and exact timings to follow.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While the initiative is commendable, I can't help but feel this is a political event timed before elections. Why did it take so long? Rehabilitation should be immediate, not a photo-op years later. The focus should be on the victims, not the politicians laying the stone.
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Priya S
Priyanka Gandhi's schedule is packed with real work - from RRT equipment to co-op banks and visiting a tiger attack victim's family. This is what an MP should do, be on the ground. The CSR fund utilization for the forest department is a smart move. 👏
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Rohit P
Landslides in hilly areas are becoming too common. Instead of just building houses after disaster, why isn't there more focus on preventing these tragedies? Better land use policies and early warning systems are needed. Anyway, hope the new homes bring some stability to those families.
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Karthik V
Notice how the article mentions the IUML is also handing over houses for the same victims. In Kerala, it's always a race between political fronts to claim credit for development work. At the end of the day, as long as the people get help, it's fine.
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Meera T
My heart goes out to the Chooralmala-Mundakkai families. Losing your home is traumatic. I'm glad multiple organizations are stepping in. The visit to the Kooman's family is a sensitive gesture. True leadership is about empathy, not just infrastructure.

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