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Kerala Assembly passes Finance Bill amid liquor tax cut controversy
Kerala's Legislative Assembly passed the Finance Bill amidst controversy over a proposed tax cut on low-alcohol beverages. Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan accused Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and the ruling UDF of showing "unnecessary haste" to benefit liquor companies through tax reductions. The Latin Catholic Church also opposed the move, stating Kerala had "turned into a bar." Chief Minister Satheesan clarified that the tax cut did not signify approval for the sale of these beverages. The Assembly was adjourned after the bill's passage, but the debate continues.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 4 · Right 1 n = 6
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (4): Deccan Herald, Mathrubhumi English, The New Indian Express, The Print
- Right (1): The Pioneer