Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the state faces a fiscal shortfall of nearly ₹20,500 crore after expected central revenue deficit grants failed to materialise, criticising the previous LDF government’s budget assumptions and warning of major financial stress
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan accused the previous LDF government of leaving liabilities of Rs 5.07 lakh crore, including KIIFB debts. He alleged financial mismanagement, questioned treasury fund claims, and said Kerala inherited massive obligations from past borrowings
The CPI has projected a decline in its Kerala Assembly tally based on an internal review, indicating possible shifts within the ruling LDF. The assessment has also brought internal dissent to light ahead of the election results
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the countdown for the LDF government's removal in Kerala has begun, asserting that the BJP-led NDA will come to power. He highlighted development, criticised corruption, and raised concerns over youth migration and infrastructure gaps
Ahead of the Assembly elections, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government launched the Women’s Safety Pension Scheme, providing Rs 1,000 monthly to over 10 lakh beneficiaries. The move is being seen as a major welfare push and political strategy
The government is planning to launch the ship service with the cooperation of the Department of Non Resident Keralites' Affairs (NORKA), Kerala Port Minister Ahammad Devarkovil
Severe organisational weaknesses of the Congress and the BJP's foray into the traditional anti-Left support-base also helped the LDF coast to victory comfortably, winning 87 of the total of 140 seats so far
