Congress Fires Back at Amit Shah Over Wayanad Landslides Controversy

 

Congress Fires Back at Amit Shah Over Wayanad Landslides Controversy

The Congress party has taken strong action against Union Home Minister Amit Shah by moving a privilege motion in Parliament. This move comes in response to Shah's recent remarks regarding prior warnings about the impending landslides in Wayanad, Kerala.

The devastating landslides in Wayanad have claimed over 50 lives, with many still missing. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Shah had claimed that the Kerala government was informed in advance about the possibility of landslides. However, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan refuted these allegations, stating that while an orange alert was issued, the actual rainfall far exceeded forecasts.The Congress party, led by Rahul Gandhi who represents Wayanad in Parliament, has now taken umbrage at Shah's statements. By filing a privilege motion, the party seeks to hold the Home Minister accountable for his remarks, which they believe are misleading and undermine the state government's efforts in dealing with the crisis.This latest development highlights the ongoing political tensions surrounding the Wayanad landslides. As the rescue and relief operations continue, the Congress-led opposition is determined to challenge the narrative put forth by the BJP government at the Center. The privilege motion serves as a strong message that the party will not tolerate what it perceives as attempts to shift blame or downplay the state's response to the disaster.The outcome of this privilege motion remains to be seen, but it is clear that the Congress is willing to take legal and parliamentary routes to counter what it deems as unfair criticism of the Kerala government's handling of the Wayanad landslides. The tragedy has become a political battleground, with both sides vying to shape the public discourse and hold each other accountable.