Priyanka Gandhi attends DISHA, NHM, NHAI meetings at Wayanad, says "Was elected to be voice of people"

Wayanad (Kerala) [India], September 22 (ANI): Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday attended a series of official meetings at the Wayanad Collectorate, engaging with key departments and local stakeholders to address pressing issues in the constituency.

Wayanad MP chaired a DISHA (District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee) meeting and later interacted with officials from the National Health Mission (NHM) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

Speaking after the meetings, Vadra said the sessions had given her a good understanding of local issues in Wayanad.
"It has given me a good understanding of some of the issues here. I met different people: coffee growers, farmers, homestay owners, farm tourism entrepreneurs, and dairy farmers. I have gone to some tribal habitations and understood some of the issues, issues which I could immediately take up," she told reporters.

Priyanka added that the meeting, which lasted 4.5 hours, allowed her to address concerns that could be resolved at the district level, while some matters would need to be escalated to the central government.
"The ones that I have to take up at the Central level, I am also going to take up and keep fighting. As I said, when I was elected here, I had to be the voice of the people of Wayanad, and I am doing my job," Vadra added.
Meanwhile, the Congress MP on Sunday inaugurated a dialysis and diagnostic unit at Wandoor Taluk Hospital in Wayanad. Speaking at the event, the Wayanad MP lauded the efforts that made the new healthcare facility possible, crediting the support of Rahul Gandhi.
"I saw what a beautiful panacea unit and diagnosis unit that is over here, which has been made possible by Rahul Gandhi ji's support and help and of course, with the help of everybody present here. I hope that we can give a lot of comfort and help to patients who are suffering," she said.
After her Interaction with the hospital staff, Gandhi stressed the importance of upkeep, noting that proper maintenance would ensure the centre remains functional and beneficial for years to come. "And I was speaking to the nurses inside, saying I hope it's maintained as beautifully as I can see it today, so that it remains healthy and functional for a long time, allowing it to help as many people as possible," she added.
Extending her "utmost" congratulations, the Congress leader expressed hope that the unit would be used to its fullest potential to support patients requiring dialysis and related treatments. (ANI)