LDF alleges massive cut in local body development funds
It also said that the third installment of ₹16 crore due for the previous financial year was withheld, citing the model code of conduct, leaving development and welfare programmes severely affected.Presenting a resolution adopted unanimously by the district panchayat, vice-president T. Shabna urged the State government to restore the development fund cuts.
- ▪It also said that the third installment of ₹16 crore due for the previous financial year was withheld, citing the model code of conduct, leaving development and welfare programmes severely affected.Presenting a resolution adopted unanimousl
- ▪Shabna urged the State government to restore the development fund cuts.
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The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has intensified its campaign against the United Democratic Front (UDF) government over the alleged reduction in development funds for local self-government institutions, with the Kannur district panchayat claiming that ₹12.73 crore has been cut from its development allocation, disrupting welfare schemes and development projects.The LDF district committee has announced marches to local body offices on August 1 and 3 to protest the alleged reduction in Plan funds.The district panchayat’s governing body unanimously passed a resolution seeking the immediate restoration of funds, stating that the financial cuts had jeopardised development and welfare activities across the district.The district panchayat alleged that the government cut ₹3.61 crore from projects…
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