Rahul Gandhi, Kharge urge residents to stay safe as Cyclone Dana hits Odisha and other eastern coastal states [Video]

As Cyclone Dana made landfall in Odisha early on Friday, leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi took to social media to address the situation.

Cyclone Dana struck the northern coast of Odisha at 5:30 A.M., impacting areas near Dhamara and Bhitarkanika.

In a Facebook post, Rahul Gandhi cautioned about the cyclone’s potential for severe impact on Odisha, West Bengal, and other eastern coastal states.

He urged residents in affected areas to stay safe and follow government guidelines, emphasising the need for the Central government to provide full support to those in crisis. “Every possible effort should be made to protect lives and property,” he stated, calling for Congress members to assist in relief efforts.

Mallikarjun Khargeechoed these sentiments in a post on X, highlighting the need for preparedness and prompt action in response to the cyclone’s landfall. He called on the Union Government …