Rahul Gandhi takes zipline challenge in Wayanad, promotes tourism amid by-poll campaign
Rahul Gandhi took a break from campaigning for the Wayanad by-election on Tuesday to explore the region and promote its tourism potential. The LoP in the Lok Sabha posted a video of himself trying out Kerala’s longest zipline in Wayanad’s scenic hill district, donning an “I love Wayanad” T-shirt.
During the visit, he also jokingly challenged his sister, Priyanka Gandhi, to join him on the zipline in her saree.
The region, which has suffered from a decline in tourism following devastating landslides in July, has been struggling with economic hardships, particularly for locals in the tourism and hospitality sectors. However, Gandhi praised the resilience of the people, noting that despite the challenges, they’ve worked hard to create new attractions, such as South India’s largest giant swing and a thrilling drop tower.
«On Priyanka's campaign trail in Wayanad yesterday, I had the chance to connect with some truly inspiring locals. Despite the recent challenges, they're not giving up. They've built incredible attractions here--the largest giant swing in South India, a drop tower, and a thrilling zipline--all to show visitors that Wayanad is as stunning and safe as ever,» Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday.
«But the reality is tough. The recent landslide has left tourism hanging by a thread, and livelihoods are really suffering--from shopkeepers to homestay owners and the adventure park team, everyone is working hard just to keep things going. Hearing their stories, I felt both deep concern for their struggles and immense
