Honoring Sacrifice: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Tribute to Martyrs and Community Efforts

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra emphasized the importance of memorials and community support in honoring martyred soldiers like Thalachira Janeesh, during her visit to Wayanad. She praised local panchayats for their zero waste initiatives and expressed hope for growing tourism. Her visit focused on strengthening community efforts and remembering sacrifices.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress general secretary, paid tribute to the sacrifices of martyrs that uphold our freedom, at the inauguration of a memorial for army martyr Thalachira Janeesh in Kerala's Wayanad district.

Speaking at the Edavaka panchayat, Gandhi highlighted how community efforts and local initiatives could bolster the spirit of democracy and honor the sacrifices made by brave soldiers like Janeesh. She recognized the significance of the zero waste initiative in the Edavaka panchayat as a model for India and appreciated the Harita Karma Sena's societal contributions. She linked these local triumphs to her father's legacy of the Panchayati Raj Act.

Gandhi also underscored the potential tourism advantages for Wayanad, laying foundation stones for development projects and promoting sustainable practices like waste recycling. Accompanied by local MLAs, her day's agenda included inaugurating various cultural and tourism projects in the region, aiming to promote both heritage and contemporary development.

(With inputs from agencies.)