Decision to cut tax on low-alcohol beverages baffling: Pinarayi (opens original article in a new tab)

Opposition leader criticizes state government's tax cut on low-alcohol beverages, alleging it favors liquor companies over public interest.

• Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the state government's decision to lower tax on low-alcohol beverages as baffling.
• Vijayan accused the government of prioritizing commercial interests of liquor companies over public welfare.
• CPI State secretary Binoy Viswam called for the government to review the tax decision, alleging it benefits private manufacturers.