Political row brews in Kerala over lowering booze tax, CPI(M) cites addiction fears – Kerala News
The UDF government’s decision to reduce taxes on low-alcohol beverages has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition CPI(M), which has alleged that the move will increase liquor consumption, benefit liquor companies and harm society, especially the younger generation. Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, CPI(M) state secretary MV Govindan, former finance minister KN Balagopal and former…