Wayanad tragedy: Amit Shah claims Kerala was given 'early warning' about landslides; CM Vijayan terms it 'baseless'

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement came amidst criticism from the Opposition who blamed the loss of lives due to the lack of early warning systems for natural calamities such as the one in Wayanad.

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Wayanad Landslides: Rahul Gandhi Meets Victims of Tragedy, Labels it โ€˜National Disasterโ€™| Watch
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Wayanad to assess the devastating landslides that struck on July 30, causing around 250 deaths and leaving hundreds missing. An all-party meeting led by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan is planned. Rescue efforts continue with military involvement, rescuing 1,386 people so far. A Bailey bridge is under construction to connect affected areas. Rahul Gandhi has called for declaring the incident a "national disaster." Ongoing rains are hindering rescue operations in parts of Wayanad. #WayanadLandslides #Wayanad #WayanadTragedy ##Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~PR.320~ED.101~GR.124~

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Amit Shah

32nd and current Home Minister of India (born 1964)
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Wayanad district

District in Kerala, India
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Posting his journey on his Youtube channel, the Congress leader said that despite the recent challenges faced by the landslide, the area is filled with..
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Rahul Gandhi had vacated the Wayanad LS seat after he also won the Rae Bareli constituency in the 2024 general election and therefore, necessitated a bypoll in..
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Taking a break from campaigning, Rahul Gandhi explored Wayanad's scenic beauty, including its longest zipline, to promote tourism after recent landslides..
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Voting is underway in Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency for the by-election. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is making her electoral debut against 15..
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Kerala

State in southwestern India
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