CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on August 1
THE devastating landslide disaster in Wayanad has claimed almost 300 lives, injured hundreds and led to a huge loss in property. The LDF government in Kerala is striving its utmost to rush relief and help in the rehabilitation of families. The CPI(M) and mass organisations in Kerala are also involved in relief work.
It is essential to express solidarity with the affected families in Kerala in their hour of distress and to extend our support in the relief efforts.
A special fund, the Wayanad Relief Fund, is being set up at the CPI(M) Central Committee Office, AK Gopalan Bhawan, 27-29 Bhai Vir Singh Marg, New Delhi – 110 001. CPI(M) Central Committee appeals to all to generously donate to this fund.
Bank details for sending money to ‘Wayanad Relief Fund’:
Account Name: Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Account No. 07621000432853
IFSC Code: PSIB0000762
Branch Name: Punjab & Sind Bank
Branch: Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi
While transferring amount, please do mention ‘For Wayanad Relief Fund’. Once the transfer has been made, please send a mail to [email protected] or to [email protected] informing about the details of transfer.
Those who are sending above Rs 20,000 are requested to inform their name and address, PAN number and the details of transfer to the Central Committee office at the above Email IDs.
CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on July 30
Deep Grief at the Loss of Lives in Wayanad Landslides
The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) expresses its deep grief at the death of many people in the repeated landslides happening in Wayanad, Kerala. According to latest reports, over 63 people died and the number is rising. Over hundred people are trapped in the rubble. Heavy damage and loss of property are also reported. We convey our deep condolences to the affected families.
Kerala state government has already started intense rescue operations with the help of experts and people. We hope that the central government will provide all aid and coordinate with state government for rescue, relief and rehabilitation work on a war footing.