Ex-Minister Accused of Leaving Kerala in Debt, Says Ramesh Chennithala

Kerala's opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala accused the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government of incurring significant debt, creating a financial crisis. He alleged the misuse of funds by the former administration and criticized the CPI(M) for provoking student protests against the new United Democratic Front government.

Ramesh Chennithala, Kerala's Home Minister, has criticized the previous Left Democratic Front government for significant financial mismanagement. He claimed the regime left the state with an empty treasury and substantial debt, questioning the purpose behind the expenditure.

Chennithala accused the CPI(M) of orchestrating protests using student groups to destabilize the strategy of the newly elected United Democratic Front. According to him, 22 individuals have been arrested following clashes linked to CPI(M) activities. He pledged that lawbreakers would face justice, highlighting concerns over the state's economic instability.