In a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi-led central government, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused it of neglecting the survivors of the catastrophic Wayanad landslides that ravaged Kerala last year. On Saturday, during her ongoing tour of the constituency, the Congress General Secretary laid bare the Centre’s indifferent stance in a candid media interaction.
While grassroots efforts by political groups and community organizations provided on-ground relief, the Union government has been stingy with economic aid, she alleged. Priyanka detailed her futile attempts—including parliamentary interventions, PM letters, and Home Minister meetings—to secure help, only to face bureaucratic inertia.
The Centre’s refusal to allocate sufficient funds or elevate the tragedy to national disaster status drew her ire, despite eventual reclassification under opposition pressure. Financial support, however, continues to fall short of expectations.
Highlighting Congress’s proactive role, she noted the launch of 100-home reconstruction project attended by Rahul Gandhi. Priyanka joined the IUML’s heartfelt event handing over homes to Mundakkai-Chooralmala victims, hailing it as a model of bipartisan solidarity.
She saluted the fearless local rescuers who acted swiftly when official responses lagged. The visit also featured site visits to Churum Bypass Road and Barakuppe Bridge, emphasizing infrastructure’s role in resilience. This episode amplifies calls for accountable governance in crisis response.