Keralam Assembly: Opposition walks out over alleged bid to scuttle KIIFB; CM says ongoing projects will continue
Speaker disallows adjournment motion. V.D. Satheesan says govt ‘under legal obligation’ to continue ongoing developmental projects
The Opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) walked out of the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, protesting against allegations that the government was attempting to dismantle the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan denied the Opposition’s request for an adjournment motion on the issue, citing the Chief Minister’s assertion that all ongoing KIIFB projects would continue as planned.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stated that works valued at ₹31,761 crore under KIIFB, which are at various stages of implementation, would proceed unabated.
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