Kerala Budget 2026: UDF slams it as ‘political tool filled with empty promises’ ahead of Assembly elections
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition in Kerala criticized the 2026-27 Budget as an "interim political document" filled with empty promises. Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, argued that the budget lacked credibility and failed to address the state's financial woes, including a worsening revenue deficit and soaring public debt. He also highlighted the government's poor tax administration and inadequate spending on social welfare programs. Satheesan challenged the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government to conduct a performance audit of its 2025-26 budget and publish a White Paper.
29 JAN 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The UDF Opposition criticized the 2026-27 Kerala Budget as an "interim political document" lacking credibility and addressing the state's financial woes.
— The Hindu
Kerala's Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal presented a populist budget with significant welfare schemes and infrastructure investments.
— The Hindu
The BJP criticized the CPI(M)'s State Budget as unimplementable and lacking in key areas like welfare and investment.
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