Kerala landslides have killed more than 180
200 have been reported to be missing
Tejasvi Surya blames illegal encroachment for the mess
The recent landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, have resulted in the tragic loss of over 100 lives, sparking a heated political debate. Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has attributed the disaster to votebank politics and unchecked encroachments.
Also Read: Wayanad landslides: Five from Karnataka’s Mandya pass away
Surya criticized the state government, stating, “No illegal encroachments were removed, no action was taken to stop the rampant construction, or reduce the mining that is taking place in these areas.” His comments highlighted the lack of preventive measures despite the known risks.
– Kerala witnesses the most number of major landslides in the country. In the last 7 years, 59.2% of the landslides in the country were reported from the state (2,239 out of 3,782).
– An IIT Delhi report, in January 2024, identified that 58.2 per cent of the area in Wayanad… pic.twitter.com/me0oq49MNV
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) July 31, 2024
Kerala Forest Minister K Raju, in a candid admission in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, confirmed that pressure from various religious organizations had impeded efforts to address these issues. “Votebank politics was the reason for non-evacuation and illegal encroachments in Wayanad,” Raju stated.
The landslides have underscored the severe consequences of prioritizing political gains over environmental and public safety. The unchecked construction and mining activities in the ecologically sensitive region have been a point of contention, with experts warning about the impending dangers for years.
The devastating impact of the landslides has brought these issues to the forefront, prompting calls for immediate and decisive action to prevent further tragedies. As rescue operations continue, the focus is now on addressing the root causes of such disasters to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected communities.
The disaster has sparked a broader discussion on the need for stringent enforcement of environmental regulations and the removal of illegal encroachments to safeguard vulnerable regions from similar calamities in the future.
Kerala landslides have killed more than 180
200 have been reported to be missing
Tejasvi Surya blames illegal encroachment for the mess
The recent landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, have resulted in the tragic loss of over 100 lives, sparking a heated political debate. Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has attributed the disaster to votebank politics and unchecked encroachments.
Also Read: Wayanad landslides: Five from Karnataka’s Mandya pass away
Surya criticized the state government, stating, “No illegal encroachments were removed, no action was taken to stop the rampant construction, or reduce the mining that is taking place in these areas.” His comments highlighted the lack of preventive measures despite the known risks.
– Kerala witnesses the most number of major landslides in the country. In the last 7 years, 59.2% of the landslides in the country were reported from the state (2,239 out of 3,782).
– An IIT Delhi report, in January 2024, identified that 58.2 per cent of the area in Wayanad… pic.twitter.com/me0oq49MNV
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) July 31, 2024
Kerala Forest Minister K Raju, in a candid admission in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, confirmed that pressure from various religious organizations had impeded efforts to address these issues. “Votebank politics was the reason for non-evacuation and illegal encroachments in Wayanad,” Raju stated.
The landslides have underscored the severe consequences of prioritizing political gains over environmental and public safety. The unchecked construction and mining activities in the ecologically sensitive region have been a point of contention, with experts warning about the impending dangers for years.
The devastating impact of the landslides has brought these issues to the forefront, prompting calls for immediate and decisive action to prevent further tragedies. As rescue operations continue, the focus is now on addressing the root causes of such disasters to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected communities.
The disaster has sparked a broader discussion on the need for stringent enforcement of environmental regulations and the removal of illegal encroachments to safeguard vulnerable regions from similar calamities in the future.
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