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 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, 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.

Bank details for sending money to `Wayanad Relief Fund’:

Account Name: Communist Party of India (Marxist)

Account No. 07621000432853

IFSC Code: PSIB0000762

Bank: 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 accounts@cpim.org or to cc@cpim.org 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.