Pinarayi Vijayan defends tunnel project clearances; blames administrative negligence for Wayanad disaster

Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized the Kerala government for administrative negligence regarding the Wayanad debris slip disaster. He claims authorities ignored weather warnings and failed to act on reports regarding potential hazards, despite defending the environmental clearances for a local tunnel project.
Kerala Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the State government, terming the recent Wayanad debris slip disaster “a result of grave administrative negligence.” He made strong remarks against Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and the Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) after visiting the affected areas, a relief camp, and the private medical college where survivors were admitted.
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