New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Rajya Sabha MP Sandosh Kumar P(CPI) on Friday wrote to union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging denial of union assistance to Kerala following the devastating landslides in Wayanad district in July 2024.
In his letter dated February 7, Kumar said the landslides, which struck areas including Chooralmala and Mundakkai on July 30 last year, claimed over 400 lives, injured hundreds and displaced thousands of families, besides causing massive damage to homes, livelihoods and public infrastructure.
He said the tragedy required immediate and adequate support from the union Government and the National Disaster Management Authority, but alleged that no special package or grant was provided despite repeated requests from the Ker...