Kalpetta: A hartal organized by the United Democratic Front (UDF) and Left Democratic Front (LDF) began at 6 am on Tuesday in Wayanad, lasting until 6 pm. The strike aims to shed light on the alleged neglect of landslide victims in Chooralmala Mundakkai. Both fronts are raising their voices against government inaction and demanding immediate measures to address the plight of the affected communities.
The UDF has scheduled marches to post offices in Kalpetta, Mananthavady, and Sultan Bathery to underline their protest against the perceived failures of the Central and Kerala governments in managing the landslide disaster. Simultaneously, the LDF is staging demonstrations across Wayanad, including key locations like Kalpetta town, condemning the Central government’s refusal to declare the Wayanad landslide as a national disaster.
The protests come amidst growing criticism of the lack of substantial disaster relief efforts. The UDF and LDF have called for unified action to prioritize the rehabilitation of affected families and allocate necessary resources to rebuild the region. Residents of Wayanad have shown significant support for the hartal, reflecting their frustration over inadequate governmental response to the crisis.
The hartal has not only disrupted daily life in Wayanad but also brought the region’s long-standing grievances into sharp focus. Both the UDF and LDF stress that their protests aim to pressure authorities into taking swift, tangible action to support landslide victims and prevent similar disasters in the future. As the day progresses, the united front of political parties and public support highlights the urgent need for accountability and sustainable disaster management in Wayanad.
