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'Declare Kerala backward if you want funds': Minister's remark sparks controversy

IndiaTimes Sunday, 2 February 2025 ()
CPI(M) leaders M V Govindan and E P Jayarajan condemned the Union Budget 2025-26 for ignoring Kerala's key demands and accused the Centre of discriminating against the state. They criticized Union Minister of State George Kurian’s remarks suggesting Kerala declare itself backward to receive more funds.
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M. V. Govindan M. V. Govindan Indian politician


Communist Party of India (Marxist) Communist Party of India (Marxist) Political party in India


George Kurian (politician) George Kurian (politician) Indian politician and minister of State,Fisheries,Animal Husbandary and Dairying

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