Kerala Leaders Denounce Union Budget 2024-25

Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan criticized the Union Budget 2024-25 as a political move by the BJP-led NDA coalition. They argued that the budget ignored Kerala's needs and showed discrimination towards states. The Kerala Finance Minister echoed these views, emphasizing the budget's anti-people stance.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan united in their criticism of the Union Budget 2024-25, labeling it a political maneuver by the BJP-led NDA coalition to secure power at the Centre.

Both leaders condemned the budget for neglecting Kerala’s specific needs and accused the central government of discriminating against states. Vijayan pointed out significant cuts in central projects important for common people, while Satheesan highlighted the budget's focus on political survival rather than a national vision.

Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal echoed these sentiments, describing the budget as anti-people and harmful to the state's progress. He urged for a concerted effort to present Kerala's demands before the Centre and called for united political action to protect Kerala's interests.