Kerala Minister Alleges Conspiracy Over Wayanad Landslides

Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev has accused the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of orchestrating a conspiracy to blame state policies for the Wayanad landslides. He alleged that Union Minister Bhupender Yadav made false statements to deflect blame and that attempts were made to solicit anti-Kerala articles from scientists.

Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev has alleged a conspiracy by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change aimed at blaming the state's policies for the recent landslides in Wayanad. Rajeev claimed that Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav made false statements after failing to solicit anti-Kerala articles from scientists.

Rajeev's statements came in response to Yadav's previous allegations that the Kerala government permitted illegal human habitats and mining activities in ecologically sensitive areas, resulting in the landslides. Yadav accused the state government of ignoring crucial environmental factors like soil topography and mountain slopes.

The controversy escalated when Rajeev, through social media posts, accused the Centre of failing to provide timely warnings and attempting to deflect blame. He reiterated that the state is committed to a scientific study of the disaster to uncover the true causes.