Pinarayi releases ‘counter’ white paper, challenges UDF claims on Kerala’s economy
Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan has released a 'White Paper of Facts' to challenge the UDF government's claims regarding Kerala's debt crisis. He argues that the state's debt growth was more controlled during LDF tenures compared to UDF rule.
Why it matters
This debate over fiscal health is central to the political discourse and economic management strategies in Kerala.
Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday rejected the United Democratic Front (UDF) government’s claim that Kerala is facing a debt crisis.
Contrary to the UDF’s allegations, he also asserted that public debt grew at a slower pace during the Left Democratic Front (LDF)’s decade-long tenure than during the previous UDF government’s rule.
Speaking after releasing the ‘White Paper of Facts’ prepared by the AKG Centre for Research and Studies, and handing over its first copy to CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan, Mr. Vijayan accused the UDF administration of deliberately distorting financial data to mislead the public.
He added the party publication was intended to expose the “factual inaccuracies” in the “Kerala’s Fiscal Health: A Status Report,” the White Paper that was recently tabled by the government in the Assembly.
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