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June 2, 2026, 04:48 PM - 2 min read
Participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the Governor’s policy address, Balagopal alleged that the Opposition had sought to stop the construction of the multi-crore port project, citing the agitation of the locals.
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January 29, 2026, 10:17 AM - 3 min read
This Budget constitutes the final one of the present Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, since Kerala is scheduled to have the Assembly elections in a few months
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May 21, 2024, 01:23 PM - 2 min read
Kerala's tax revenue increased by 60% from Rs 47,000 crore in 2020-21 to Rs 77,000 crore in 2023-24, helping to counteract financial pressures from the central government, according to state Finance Minister K N Balagopal.
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February 16, 2024, 03:54 PM - 2 min read
According to the report, the state's overall debt, inclusive of off-budget borrowings, stands at Rs. 3,83,267.15 crore. Excluding the GST compensation of Rs. 14,505.31 crore received as a back-to-back loan, the effective total liabilities amount to Rs. 3,68,761.84 crore. The report cautions that continued borrowing could lead to a dangerous accumulation of debt, resulting in increased interest payments for the government.
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