more-inLeader of the Opposition Ramesh Chennithala on Friday likened the Budget to a work of fiction. Finance Minister Thomas Isaac appeared unable to distinguish between fantasy and actuality. Dr. Isaac had announced schemes to the tune of ₹50,000 crore, foolhardily hoping to channel funds through the KIIFB. Dr. Isaac had made large allocations for his constituency in Alappuzha district with little else for others. Kerala Congress (M) leader Anoop Jacob said Dr. Isaac had not allocated a dime for repairing roads and maintaining bridges.
Source: The Hindu February 02, 2018 18:22 UTC