Kerala's Number One Spot in Business Reforms Sparks Assembly Debate

The Kerala Assembly witnessed intense debates over the state's top rank in Ease of Doing Business. The opposition questioned the validity of the ranking, while the ruling party accused them of being anti-Kerala. State Industries Minister P Rajeev defended the ranking as a reflection of citizen and business reforms.

The Kerala Assembly experienced a stormy session as fierce debates erupted over the state's ranking in the Ease of Doing Business index. The Congress-led UDF challenged the authenticity of Kerala's top position while the CPI(M)-led LDF government retaliated with accusations of opposition being anti-Kerala.

State Industries Minister P Rajeev defended the state's achievement, pointing out that other states, like Andhra Pradesh, had been celebrated for their high rankings in the past. He criticized the opposition for questioning Kerala's top spot despite previous lower ranks going unchallenged.

Rajeev emphasized that Kerala's high ranking resulted from both business and citizen-centric reforms. Despite interruptions from Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, the minister maintained that the state's accomplishment was well-acknowledged nationwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)