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Kerala CM presents maiden UDF budget for 2026-27
Published 19 June 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis Kerala's Chief Minister VD Satheesan presented the state's first budget for the financial year 2026-27. The government inherited a significant financial crisis. Public debt
Synopsis Kerala's Chief Minister VD Satheesan presented the state's first budget for the financial year 2026-27. The government inherited a significant financial crisis. Public debt stands at Rs 5.07 lakh crore.
A large portion of revenue goes to salaries and pensions. Development spending is low. The state faced treasury stress for many days.
Published: June 19, 2026 โข 9:31 AM IST ยท Updated: June 19, 2026 โข 11:07 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Kerala's Chief Minister VD Satheesan presented the state's first budget for the financial year 2026-27. The government inherited a significant financial crisis.
Public debt stands at Rs 5.07 lakh crore.
A large portion of revenue goes to salaries and pensions.