Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday believed that 'Bharat Bandh' organised against the policies of the Central government has turned out to be another "Kerala Bandh," criticising the "coercive disruptions" that have held the state back.
According to the National Statistical Office (NSO), CPI-Combined inflation stood at 1.54 per cent and 9.05 per cent respectively in India and Kerala, in September 2025. In Kerala, rural inflation is higher than urban inflation in September 2025.
While suggesting that the party is using the "hard-earned taxes" of Malayalees as the Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s party fund, he said that just like the Sabarimala alleged gold loot, this too has to be investigated thoroughly.
The decision came after Kundara MLA P. C. Vishnunadh submitted a notice today, demanding that the House be adjourned to take up the issue, citing growing public concern.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechuri on Friday attacked the central government station that this period has been the "worst" year in terms of livelihood and he also claimed that unemployment is at an "all-time high".