Kerala's Price Tug-of-War: Government and Opposition Lock Horns
In the Kerala Assembly, sharp exchanges unfolded over rising prices of essential commodities. The opposition UDF accused the government of inefficacy, while the ruling LDF defended its actions. Despite allegations of insufficient market intervention, the ruling LDF claimed successful measures to curb price rises, sparking significant tensions.
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In a heated session at the Kerala Assembly, tensions flared over the surging prices of essential commodities. The opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) lambasted the government for allegedly failing to address the issue, while the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) firmly refuted the claims, suggesting no such crisis existed.
G R Anil, the State Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, argued that the government had effectively stabilized prices through strategic market intervention, ensuring commodities were available at subsidized rates. However, the opposition maintained that crucial government establishments like SupplyCo and Horticorp were failing to fulfill their roles.
Accusations flew, with opposition figures suggesting the need for greater market intervention to prevent economic repercussions. Yet, the ruling party highlighted successful initiatives such as pension disbursements that assured citizens of a celebratory Onam, while attributing inflation to global trends.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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