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Left, Congress leaders slam Union Budget for ignoring Kerala

The Union Budget 2023-24 has faced criticism from Left and Congress leaders in Kerala, who claim it ignores the state's interests. M.A. Baby accused the Modi government of having a 'blind commitment' to big corporate houses, while M.V. Govindan termed it a 'declaration of war' against Kerala. Ramesh Chennithala, the Leader of Opposition, called the Budget a 'complete disappointment' for the state. This news highlights the political tensions between the central government and the state government of Kerala, which is an important factor for candidates to understand in the context of Indian federalism and Centre-state relations.