Why a Congress leader has emerged as Kerala government’s sharpest critic
Former Kerala Congress president V M Sudheeran has emerged as a vocal critic of the V D Satheesan-led government, opposing key Budget proposals after a decade of relative silence. Sudheeran has challenged plans to reduce taxes on low-alcohol beverages and to exploit critical mineral resources along Kerala's southern coast. His renewed activism comes as the government navigates backlash over these proposals, with Satheesan indicating that decisions will be made after further discussions within the United Democratic Front.