Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi have called for swift assistance to cyclone Arnab-affected families and asked party workers to support relief and rescue efforts.Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi called for swift assistance to cyclone-affected families.. (File Photo-PTI)Newdelhi,Oct 30, 2026 11:24 ISTThe Congress on Friday urged the Centre to coordinate relief and rehabilitation efforts with state governments after cyclone Arnab caused devastation in Andhra Pradesh and disrupted lives in Odisha, news agency Press Trust of India reported.Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi called for swift assistance to affected families and asked party workers to support relief and rescue efforts.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged party workers to extend all possible help to those in distress.“Deeply distressed by the loss of lives in Andhra Pradesh and the massive disruption to people's lives in Odisha caused by Cyclone Arnab. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families,” he said in a post on X, according to PTI.

Kharge said the Union government must lead coordinated relief and rehabilitation efforts with state governments and ensure timely assistance through the PM-CARES fund for all affected families.Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also urged party workers to help with relief efforts. “My thoughts are with the people of Andhra Pradesh facing the devastation caused by Cyclone Arnab and those in Odisha affected by heavy rainfall and flooding. I pray for everyone's safety and urge Congress workers to extend every possible help to those affected and support relief and rescue efforts,” she said.On Thursday night, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi expressed deep concern over the devastation in Andhra Pradesh and the heavy rainfall and flooding in Odisha.“Deeply concerned by the devastation caused by Cyclone Arnab in Andhra Pradesh and the heavy rainfall and flooding in Odisha,” he said in a post on X.“My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones.

My thoughts are with everyone affected, those who have lost their homes, livelihoods and a sense of security,” the former Congress president said. He urged the governments to ensure swift relief and rehabilitation for every affected family.The Congress leaders called for coordinated and timely relief for families affected by the cyclone, heavy rainfall and flooding, while urging party workers to assist people in distress.- Ends