On her Wayanad visit, Priyanka Gandhi showcases swift humanitarian response after witnessing a road mishap
3 May 2025, New Delhi
In a commendable display of empathy and prompt action, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra halted her convoy on Saturday night to assist victims of a road accident in the Engapuzha area of Kozhikode district, Kerala.
The incident occurred when a car carrying Koyilandy resident Naushad and his family collided with another vehicle. Coincidentally, Priyanka Gandhi’s convoy was passing through the area at the time. Upon witnessing the accident, she immediately ordered her convoy to stop and directed the medical personnel accompanying her to provide first aid to the injured.
A video shared by the Congress party captures Priyanka Gandhi interacting with the victims, offering them comfort, and instructing the on-site ambulance team to ensure the injured were promptly transported to the hospital. She also engaged with local authorities and bystanders to gather information about the incident and emphasized the need for comprehensive medical assistance.
Priyanka Gandhi is currently on a three-day visit to her parliamentary constituency, Wayanad, where she is meeting with constituents and overseeing various developmental projects.
In a separate development, she expressed deep sorrow over a tragic stampede at the Lairai Devi Temple in Shirgaon, Goa, which resulted in the deaths of six devotees and injuries to several others. Taking to social media, she conveyed her condolences:
“The news of the stampede during the Lairai Devi Temple festival in Shirgaon, Goa, leading to the loss of several lives and injuries to many, is extremely distressing. I extend my heartfelt sympathies to all affected families.”
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Priyanka Gandhi’s actions in Kozhikode add to a series of instances where she has demonstrated immediate concern for public welfare. Notably, in March 2019, during a campaign in Uttar Pradesh, she personally attended to a party worker injured while presenting her with a portrait of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi . Similarly, her brother, Rahul Gandhi, has been recognized for assisting accident victims during his travels .
These acts of compassion by the Gandhi siblings continue to resonate with the public, reinforcing their image as leaders deeply connected to the people’s concerns.
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