Kerala liquor tax row: CPI(M) accuses CM Satheesan of making ‘incorrect’ statements, seeks clarification
CPI(M) leader M.B. Rajesh has accused Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of making false claims regarding a tax reduction proposal for low-alcohol beverages. The dispute centers on whether the previous LDF government had initiated the policy, which Rajesh denies.
Why it matters
This political spat highlights ongoing tensions between ruling and opposition parties in Kerala regarding fiscal policy and transparency.
CPI(M) leader and former Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh on Thursday (June 25, 2026) accused Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of making “factually incorrect” statements to deflect criticism over the Revised Budget proposal to reduce tax on low-alcohol beverages.
The article reports on the accusations made by one party against another, maintaining a neutral reporting stance on the conflict.
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