Opposition States Rally Behind Kerala for Fiscal Flexibility

Finance ministers from opposition-ruled states expressed solidarity with Kerala for fiscal flexibility. The leaders, including those from Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Punjab, criticized the BJP-led Central government for its fiscal policies. They advocated for a performance-based share of funds from the Centre and greater state autonomy in financial matters.

Finance ministers from opposition-ruled states expressed solidarity with Kerala on Thursday, advocating for fiscal flexibility and a performance-based share of funds from the Central government.

The non-BJP-ruled states—including Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Punjab—participated in the conclave organized by Left-ruled Kerala. Senior officials from these states also attended.

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, and Punjab Finance Minister Sardar Harpal Singh Cheema raised their voices against the fiscal policies of the BJP-led Central government.

(With inputs from agencies.)