BJP Refutes National Disaster Status: Central Govt Guidelines Address Wayanad Landslides

The BJP has responded to calls, including from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, to declare Wayanad landslides a national disaster. Senior leader V Muraleedharan highlighted that under current Central government guidelines, such a designation doesn't exist, a policy unchanged since the UPA era.

The BJP has dismissed calls from various quarters, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, to classify the Wayanad landslides as a national disaster, citing non-existent guidelines under the Central government.

Senior BJP leader V Muraleedharan referenced a 2013 Parliament document where then Union Home Minister Mullappally Ramachandran confirmed the absence of provisions to declare natural disasters as national disasters. He urged against creating baseless controversies during this period of crisis.

Muraleedharan assured that the Central government will provide necessary support to state governments. He highlighted ongoing Army rescue efforts and financial aid announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for affected families.