Finance Bill passed 'hurriedly' to give tax benefits to liquor cos: Kerala LoP Vijayan

Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan accused the UDF government of hastily passing the Finance Bill to benefit liquor companies through tax cuts, disregarding assembly rules. He alleged Chief Minister VD Satheesan was determined to grant these tax benefits, which he believes will lead to increased liquor availability. The Assembly approved the bill, enacting tax proposals from the recent state budget.

Finance Bill passed 'hurriedly' to give tax benefits to liquor cos: Kerala LoP Vijayan
Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan accused the UDF government of hastily passing the Finance Bill to benefit liquor companies through tax cuts, disregarding assembly rules. He alleged Chief Minister VD Satheesan was determined to grant these tax benefits, which he believes will lead to increased liquor availability. The Assembly approved the bill, enacting tax proposals from the recent state budget.