The central government has informed the Kerala government that the severe landslides and flash floods that hit Wayanad in July 2024 do not qualify for classification as a “national disaster.” The decision comes despite the widespread devastation,

Kerala Finance Minister criticizes Central government for denying funds to landslide-hit Wayanad, calling it discriminatory and politically motivated.

The minister accused the union government of deliberately delaying disaster relief to Kerala, describing it as a challenge to the state

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit out at the central government over refusal to declare Wayanad landslides a national disaster

Kerala's Finance Minister KN Balagopal accused the central government of political bias, discrimination, and undermining federal values by denying aid to the victims of the Wayanad landslide disaster.

The state government had sought assistance of Rs 900 crore from the Centre towards the relief and rehabilitation of people affected by the tragedy, which killed over 200 people.