BJP cites UPA-era rule to reject 'national disaster' status for Wayanad landslides

The BJP responded to calls from leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, to label the Wayanad landslides a national disaster, stating no such provision exists as per Central guidelines since the UPA era. Senior leader V Muraleedharan clarified that each disaster is addressed based on severity, and highlighted the government's ongoing rescue efforts and financial aid provided to affected families.