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The Kochi Corporation Council rejected an LDF resolution opposing a significant cut in Plan funds in the revised State Budget, with only 28 of 76 councillors supporting the resolution. The UDF argued the reduction was offset by ₹84 crore allocated under the 16th Finance Commission, which can be used without restrictions.

The Kerala government has advised departments to adopt austerity measures in budget estimates amid a financial dispute between the UDF and LDF. The finance department emphasized canceling uneconomical schemes and deferring non-urgent expenditures, including maintenance costs.

Congress rebels in Pala municipality are attempting to form a new ruling arrangement with the LDF after toppling the UDF. The move aims to secure control of the municipality through a coalition with the LDF.

Kerala CM claims the previous CPI(M)-led LDF government agreed to include non-Muslim members on the Waqf Board. V.D. Satheesan accuses Pinarayi Vijayan of attempting to 'foment communal sentiments' against the Congress-led UDF government.

Pinarayi released a white paper titled 'White Paper of Facts' to challenge UDF claims about Kerala's economy, asserting that public debt grew more slowly during LDF's governance than under the previous UDF administration. The white paper was prepared by the AKG Centre for Research and Studies.

LDF councillors plan to stage a dharna in response to a significant reduction in plan allocation from ₹133.34 crore to ₹23.67 crore in the revised State Budget. The drop is attributed to the shift from the previous LDF government's budget to the current UDF government's revised budget.

Satheesan asks Pinarayi to clarify whether Adani Group took steps to sell stake in Vizhinjam port during LDF rule. The Chief Minister asserts the current UDF government will prioritize state interests in Vizhinjam decisions.

LDF seeks a trust vote in Kerala’s Pala municipality amid a deepening UDF rift. A notice with signatures from all 12 Opposition councillors was sent to the deputy director of the Local Self-Governments department, and the move is expected to gain support from six Congress councillors.

The Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram accuses BJP of gaining public trust through waste management, while CPI(M) leaders are blamed for spreading fake news and dumping waste. LDF criticizes the Mayor for contradictory statements instead of addressing questions from the public and media.

The Kerala Cabinet plans to establish an empowered panel to evaluate if the Adani-MSC Vizhinjam deal aligns with the state's interests. Chief Minister Satheesan countered Opposition criticism by asserting the previous LDF government was aware of the proposed deal.

CPI State assistant secretary P.P. Suneer, MP, states that the issue should be discussed within the LDF and cannot be closed unilaterally. The CPI emphasizes that the matter remains unresolved.

The Muslim Students Federation criticizes the selection of Ministers' personal staff, accusing them of overlooking workers who supported the party during the LDF rule despite hardships. It claims recommendations from key feeder organisations were ignored.

The Finance Bill was passed in the Kerala Assembly amid a boycott by the Opposition. The bill states that tax revisions for low-alcohol beverages will take effect after a government notification, and the LDF opposes it for not being referred to the House’s Subject Committee by the UDF government.

The Kerala Assembly opposition LDF walked out over budget cuts to local bodies. CPI legislator G.R. Anil sought an adjournment debate, citing a serious crisis in local bodies.

LDF leadership at Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has written to the Chief Minister, requesting the State government's intervention regarding alleged violations of rules and anti-democratic actions by the BJP-led council.

The Kerala Assembly's opposition LDF accused the government of failing to disburse relief to fishers affected by a trawling ban and staged a walkout after the Speaker rejected their adjournment motion.

The Kochi Corporation has introduced free rides for women on its ro-ro ferries. The resolution was proposed by K.A. Manaf and supported by ruling UDF councillors, while opposition LDF and BJP councillors were neither fully supportive nor opposed.

The Chief Minister stated that Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd issued a work order to a Hyderabad-based company for monazite cracking during the LDF government. This decision was made earlier this year when the LDF was in power.

Violence erupted at a Thiruvananthapuram Corporation meeting when a BJP councillor attacked Congress leader K.S. Sabarinadhan. The meeting began amid protests by the Opposition LDF and UDF against the continuation of BJP councillor R. Sugathan, who was arrested under KAAPA and is in Viyyur prison. Two women Congress councillors were also allegedly attacked.

The Kerala Assembly's Opposition LDF protested over non-disbursal of benefits under the Sthree Suraksha Scheme. Despite the Speaker disallowing an adjournment motion, LDF continued participating in House proceedings after Pinarayi Vijayan registered the protest, deviating from the usual walkout practice.

V.M. Sudheeran accused the LDF of enabling a private black sand-mining lobby through an order for sand removal without assessing its impact, which he claims has damaged the state’s coast and coastal communities.

The LDF is escalating protests to demand the removal of Thiruvananthapuram BJP councillor Sugathan. The action highlights a political dispute between the two parties.

The UDF government in Kerala faces criticism over a proposed low-proof liquor sale policy. Opposition LDF accuses the government of corruption by forgoing ₹600 crore in sales tax revenue, while prohibition activists demand the proposal be revoked, citing risks of increased underage drinking.

Minister O.J. Janeesh accused the LDF of causing excessive liquor in Kerala. The UDF has not yet finalized its liquor policy and will decide after consultations within the front and party.

Mayor V.V. Rajesh and BJP councillors attempted to enter his office as LDF councillors held a sit-in protesting the secrecy surrounding the re-swearing-in of 19 BJP councillors, leading to a scuffle between the two groups.

LDF convener Ramakrishnan accused UDF and Satheesan of misleading people regarding a liquor-related issue. The statement highlights a political dispute between the two groups.

LDF councillors blocked Mayor V.V. Rajesh from entering the office, leading to a minor scuffle with BJP councillors and a woman councillor being injured. LDF demanded the removal of BJP councillor R. Sugathan, who was arrested under KAAPA.

A dispute over tax rates for low-alcohol beverages is ongoing, with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stating the UDF government will decide. The LDF government introduced low-alcohol beverages as a new category in its 2022-23 liquor policy, while the current UDF government set the tax rates.

The Kerala Assembly saw the LDF and UDF opposing each other over PM SHRI, with both sides accusing the other of aligning with the Sangh Parivar agenda. A walkout was staged during the confrontation.

The Kerala Assembly's LDF Opposition walked out after the Speaker refused to admit an adjournment motion on low-alcohol liquor tax. The motion was rejected as the issue did not meet the required urgency for suspending House proceedings.

Kerala’s former Excise Minister criticizes the UDF government for reducing tax on low-alcohol drinks. He argues that the previous LDF government restricted production to fruits and farm produce, while the current policy allows spirit-based production, risking corruption and social harm.

KC(M) has expressed growing discontent with CPI(M), citing that the LDF leadership failed to provide due consideration to KC(M) and treated it as an afterthought.

Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes the UDF government for rebranding LDF schemes in the Kerala Budget, claiming it lacks substantive new initiatives and favors corporate interests.

The UDF government in Kerala proceeded with PM-SHRI, which the BJP hailed as a victory for Union policies, while the LDF criticized it as a result of a UDF-BJP agreement.

RJD attributes its electoral setback to policy deviations by the LDF. The blame is directed at the LDF's approach as a key factor in the poor poll performance.

The government remains non-committal towards the LDF’s free undergraduate education promise, while a review of the Free Youth University Grant Program (FYUGP) is being considered. Higher Education Minister Roji M. John announced a ₹1,000 monthly financial aid program, the 'Indira Guarantee,' for college-going girls starting next academic year.