LDF alleges massive cut in local body development funds
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is protesting against the UDF government in Kerala, alleging a ₹12.73 crore cut in development funds for local self-government institutions. The district panchayat claims these cuts are disrupting essential welfare schemes and employee salary payments.
Why it matters
The dispute underscores the financial strain on local governance and the political friction between state-level ruling and opposition parties.
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has intensified its campaign against the United Democratic Front (UDF) government over the alleged reduction in development funds for local self-government institutions, with the Kannur district panchayat claiming that ₹12.73 crore has been cut from its development allocation, disrupting welfare schemes and development projects.
The LDF district committee has announced marches to local body offices on August 1 and 3 to protest the alleged reduction in Plan funds.
The district panchayat’s governing body unanimously passed a resolution seeking the immediate restoration of funds, stating that the financial cuts had jeopardised development and welfare activities across the district.
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