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.

Landslides ravaged Chooralmala, Mundakkai, and Meppadi panchayats, leaving a trail of devastation: countless homes buried, livelihoods shattered, infrastructure crippled, and losses mounting to hundreds of crores. Kumar’s letter highlights how this ranked among Kerala’s darkest chapters, necessitating swift federal intervention.

Parliamentary appeals, state government pleas, and Kumar’s direct advocacy fell on deaf ears. No special grants or packages were forthcoming, which the MP brands as ‘inhuman indifference.’

Kerala didn’t wait. The LDF administration, battling a strained budget, mobilized collective efforts and citizen contributions to rebuild. Permanent rehabilitation colonies—complete with modern homes, utilities, community centers, and job support—are on the verge of completion. Handover to displaced families is imminent within a year and a half. Fresh from a site visit with LDF heads, Kumar included visuals in his missive.

Pointing fingers at the BJP, Kumar argues that loan-based aid exposes partisan motives, punishing Kerala for political defiance. This saga, he says, proves Keralites’ unity and strength under LDF stewardship.

Kumar calls for a federal rethink: disaster relief must be a constitutional imperative, not a political bargaining chip. He implores Shah to prioritize equity and humanity over vendettas, ensuring true cooperative governance.