WAYANAD: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday slammed BJP chief Amit Shah for calling Wayanad, from where Congress President Rahul Gandhi is contesting the Lok Sabha elections, as Pakistan.

Shah, while campaigning pointed out that Wayanad resembles Pakistan as he referred to the innumerable green flags of the Indian Union Muslim League, the second biggest ally of the Congress, during Gandhi's visit.

Speaking at an election rally here, Pinarayi said it was strange that Shah had no clue about Wayanad and its historical relevance.

"What does he know of Wayanad? It's here that the legendary warrior king Pazhassi Raja staunchly fought the British. And without knowing history, he (Shah) relates this place with Pakistan," said Pinarayi.

The state goes to the polls on April 23 to elect 20 Lok Sabha members.

Pinarayi held a road show along with four of his cabinet colleagues.

Rahul is pitted against CPI leader P P Suneer and BDJS chief Thushar Vellapally.