Congress leader VD Satheesan, who is Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, on Wednesday welcomed the High Court observation in which it criticised the Centre for its reluctance to waive the loans of those affected by the Wayanad landslides of 2024.
Kerala Minister K Rajan on Wednesday welcomed the High Court observation criticising the Centre for its refusal to waive the loans of those affected by the devastating Wayanad landslides of 2024. The Minister accused the Centre of showing a stepmotherly attitude towards Kerala.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday slammed the Central Government for its refusal to waive the loans of those affected by the devastating Wayanad landslides of 2024.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has urged all the stakeholders to move forward together with uncompromising efforts to complete the rehabilitation of survivors of the Wayanad landslides on the first anniversary of the disaster.
This submission was made by the Centre in an an affidavit which was filed in response to the Kerala High Court's query if loans availed by the affected individuals could be waived.
Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi also met with a group of elected representatives, leaders and delegations in Wayanad. The Congress General Secretary listened to their problems and discussed various issues.
Highlighting the immense loss of lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure, she expressed disappointment over the inadequacy of the recently announced Rs 529.50 crore relief package, which comes with restrictive conditions.
On February 11, Wayanad's Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi expressed gratitude, stating that persistent pressure from local people and the Opposition in Parliament and the Assembly compelled the central government to release funds.
According to the Army, the formations that received the awards included those that were involved in relief and rescue efforts for some of the most significant natural and other disasters of 2024, including the Wayanad landslides, Silkyara tunnel collapse and the Sikkim floods.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that the state cabinet has approved the rehabilitation plan for the victims of Wayanad landslides that occurred on July 30, last year.
The Kerala High Court on Saturday expressed strong dissatisfaction with the state government's lack of clarity regarding the funds available in the SDRF.
The court was hearing the Suo Moto case aimed at preventing and managing natural disasters in the light of the Wayanad landslide. The court had earlier directed the state government to furnish details about the availability and utilisation of funds in the SDRF.