India, Oct. 30 -- A social media post by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) promoting Wayanad, a popular hill district in neighbouring Kerala, has sparked a political row and public outrage online.

The official tourism handle had shared an image of Wayanad on Wednesday, captioned, "Seeking thrill or tranquillity? Find both in Wayanad! Trek scenic trails, chase waterfalls & meet the wild with KSTDC. Your perfect nature escape awaits." The post also included the tagline, "Wayanad is waiting for you."

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Soon after, several users slammed KSTDC for promoting a tourist destination outside Karnataka.

One user wrote, "Shameful, d...