Kerala High Court condemns protest strike by political parties over delayed landslide relief funds.

The Kerala High Court criticized the UDF and LDF for organizing a hartal (strike) in Wayanad on Nov. 19 to protest against delays in receiving federal aid for landslide relief. The court called the action "anti-people" and questioned its justification in a disaster-stricken area. The central government had allocated Rs 153 crore for emergency relief, but Kerala seeks a larger Rs 2,000 crore package for rehabilitation. The court urged stakeholders to focus on effective relief rather than disruptive protests.

November 22, 2024
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