Kerala floods 2026: Chief Minister comes under Opposition criticism over flood management, participation in private events
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is facing intense criticism from the Opposition CPI(M) regarding his handling of the 2026 floods and his attendance at private events during the crisis. Allegations include delayed disaster response and the inappropriate use of government-rented helicopters for personal travel.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Sunday came under sharp criticism from the Opposition over flood management as well as his participation in private functions during the floods. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] State secretariat said in a statement on Sunday that the Chief Minister, who also heads the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority, should not stand aside and delegate responsibility to Ministers.
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