The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement:
Wayanad Tragedy: Express Solidarity by Donating Generously
The devastating landslide disaster in Wayanad has claimed almost 200 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, A.K.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.
The Bank details of this account will be publicly announced shortly.