Kerala's Economic Critique: God's Own Country Under Scrutiny

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized the CPI(M) and Congress for Kerala's alleged economic decline, citing 'Sabarimala gold loss' as symbolic of incompetence. At a Perumbavoor event, she claimed a hostile business environment was driving industries away, disadvantaging non-CPI(M) aligned individuals in employment access.

During a recent political event in Perumbavoor, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman voiced strong criticisms against Kerala's economic management, focusing on the infamous Sabarimala gold loss as a metaphor for broader issues.

Sitharaman accused both the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF and opposition UDF of failing to govern effectively, blaming them for Kerala's deteriorating economy. 'Industries are fleeing due to the unfavorable business environment,' she said, citing businessmen like Sabu M Jacob as examples.

The Finance Minister alleged that employment opportunities were increasingly limited to those with affiliations to the CPI(M), suggesting systemic bias against other political affiliations.

(With inputs from agencies.)