Kerala News Highlights: Kerala governor approves policy address during budget session
By Rashmi Kuttan | First Published Jan 22, 2024, 8:12 AM ISTKerala News Highlights: Kerala governor approves policy address during budget session
4:55 pm:Kerala governor approves policy address during budget session
The Governor has sanctioned the draft of the policy announcement speech, and the bill received approval without requiring an explanation from the government. Notably, the draft reportedly contains no criticism against the Governor. However, it hints at attributing the financial crisis to central policies, suggesting a potential divergence in viewpoints between the state and central government on economic matters.
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