Kerala CM Satheesan Faces Criticism Over Viral Video Amid Flood Crisis, Accused of Attending Events While People Struggle With Floods

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has come under fire during the state's flood crisis over a viral video that allegedly shows him attending events while residents struggle with floods. According to a report published by Aaj Tak on Aug. 2, the video prompted opposition criticism of the chief minister, a developing account that has not been independently confirmed beyond that single report.^[2]

The allegation, as framed in the Aaj Tak headline, was that 'people are struggling with floods, they are roaming around in events.' The report said that line was directed at Satheesan as the video circulated, casting his public appearances as disconnected from conditions on the ground.^[2]

Viral video cited in opposition attack over events

According to the same Aaj Tak report, opposition voices used the viral footage to argue the chief minister was focused on programs while flood-affected communities were seeking relief. The report described the criticism as an attack centered on the contrast between the ongoing flood situation and the chief minister's presence at events.^[2]

Single report describes criticism amid flood crisis

The Aaj Tak report dated Aug. 2, 2026 provided only the core allegation and the political pushback, without additional detail in the supplied material about where or when the video was recorded, which events it depicts, or any response from the chief minister. As the coverage rests so far on this one account, the full context of the video and the scope of the flood response remain unclear from the documents available.^[2]