Kerala Finance Minister criticizes Central government for denying funds to landslide-hit Wayanad, calling it discriminatory and politically motivated.

The Union government has officially stated that the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, cannot be declared a national disaster. Nityanand Rai, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs,

The central government has informed the Kerala government that the landslides and flash floods in Wayanad in July cannot be declared a "national disaster." Despite over 200 deaths and widespread destruction,

The Ministry of State for Home Affairs has informed KV Thomas, Kerala's Special Representative, that the Wayanad landslides cannot be declared a national disaster.