Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Kerala CM Vijayan Rebuts Amit Shah on Disaster Relief
Kerala's Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, is arguing with the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, about money given for disasters.
Shah said the central government helped Kerala, but Vijayan said that's not true.
He explained that money for disasters comes from a special group, not directly from the government.
Vijayan also pointed out that when floods happened in Kerala, the government didn't accept help from other countries or from people living abroad.
He thinks the central government is making things difficult for Kerala.
Vijayan also talked about a new law that could remove leaders, like him, if they go to jail, which he sees as a problem.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan rebuked Union HM Amit Shah's claims regarding disaster relief aid.
Vijayan stated that Shah's comments were misleading and contradicted constitutional allocations.
Vijayan highlighted the denial of foreign aid and expatriate contributions during the 2018 floods.
Vijayan accused the Centre of imposing an 'economic blockade' against Kerala.
Vijayan criticized a new bill that could unseat elected leaders facing imprisonment.
- Who
- Pinarayi Vijayan and Amit Shah
- What
- Kerala CM Vijayan refuted Union HM Shah's claims on disaster relief.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Kochi, Kerala
- Why
- To counter claims about disaster relief aid and address concerns over the Centre's actions.
Kerala Government
Union Government
Disaster Aid
Kerala Government
Central aid claims are exaggerated; aid comes from Finance Commission.
Union Government
Central government provided special financial assistance.
Government Policy
Kerala Government
Central government imposed an economic blockade.
Union Government
Not explicitly stated in the article.
Proposed Legislation
Kerala Government
New bill is a dangerous move to destabilize governments.
Union Government
Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Event
- Disaster Relief Debate
- Location
- Kochi, Kerala
- Key Figures
- Pinarayi Vijayan, Amit Shah
- Disaster Aid Source
- Finance Commission, not Central Government
- 2018 Flood Aid
- Foreign aid and expatriate contributions denied.