Left, Congress leaders slam Union Budget for ignoring Kerala
M.A. Baby, general secretary of the CPI(M), criticized the Union Budget for prioritizing big corporations at the expense of working people and national interest. He argued that transfers to states have been reduced, while expenditure cuts in key sectors like education and social welfare are being made. M.V. Govindan, CPI(M) State secretary, called the budget a "declaration of war" against Kerala, alleging political vendetta and neglect. Binoy Viswam, CPI State secretary, accused the BJP of prioritizing states with BJP interests while ignoring Kerala. Ramesh Chennithala, Congress Working Committee member, expressed disappointment with the budget, questioning whether Kerala will be included in Modi's vision for a developed India.
1 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the Union Budget for neglecting the state's development needs and prioritizing other states.
— The Hindu
Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal expressed disappointment with the Union Budget 2026-27 for its lack of support for key Kerala projects and solutions to GST reform challenges.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Congress leaders strongly criticized the Union Budget, alleging it prioritizes corporate interests over Kerala's needs and social welfare.
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