Overview

• The Congress-led UDF moved an adjournment motion alleging a state financial crisis, prompting a two-hour debate scheduled by Speaker A. N. Shamseer.
• Opposition leaders Mathew Kuzhalnadan and V. D. Satheesan cited restrictive treasury controls, a 2.52% dip in GST growth for 2024–25, and large arrears they claim have stalled projects and welfare payouts.
• Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal rejected talk of a shutdown, said non-tax revenue has risen, denied any diversion of funds, and vowed firm tax enforcement.
• Balagopal said payments to contractors and local self-government bodies are underway and promised further allocations before the upcoming local body polls.
• The House unanimously passed a resolution opposing what members called a hasty implementation of the Special Investigation and Audit Report.