Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Kerala became a ‘debt model’ under Left rule, says Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor, Congress leader, criticized the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government in Kerala for transforming the state's development model into a "debt model," citing high debt levels and economic stagnation. He argued that the future generations would bear the burden of this unsustainable financial situation. Tharoor also highlighted the alleged exodus of young people from the state due to lack of employment opportunities, calling for an investor-friendly environment under the United Democratic Front (UDF) administration.