Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the Kerala budget for being pro-privatization and lacking welfare focus.
The budget was accused of rebranding previous LDF initiatives and favoring private corporate interests over public development.
BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar questioned the government's ability to finance schemes amidst a Rs 5.07 lakh crore debt.
Lawmakers noted that specific election promises, such as the Indira Guarantees, remain absent from the financial plan.