Priyanka Gandhi, Wayanad MP and AICC General Secretary, stated during a UDF-organised road show in the Nilambur constituency that human-wildlife conflict is one of the most pressing challenges faced by the region. She criticized the government for not paying adequate attention to preventing such incidents and reminded that protecting people's lives is a primary responsibility of any ruling government.
Priyanka Gandhi also addressed the hardships faced by ASHA workers in Kerala. She pointed out that while initially the job required only limited hours of work, now they are expected to respond at any time. Despite their tireless service, the fact that they are still not receiving a fair honorarium is a matter of justice, she added.
She further alleged that the government is politicizing the disbursal of pensions, stating that ₹1,600 due to around 62 lakh beneficiaries is being used for political gains. Pension should be disbursed on time and not at the government’s whim, she emphasized.
She warned that politics is increasingly being imposed over people’s lives and livelihoods in the country, and said such politicization must stop. She called upon the people to view the upcoming election as a major opportunity to bring change in the state.
