Thiruvananthapuram: In the midst of a deepening financial crisis in the state, the government’s allocation of funds to party centers is drawing criticism, particularly as essential services like welfare pensions remain stalled. The Department of Tourism has sanctioned Rs 5 lakh from the government exchequer for the souvenir of the CITU state conference, fueling public discontent.
The souvenir exhibition took place during the state conference held in Kozhikode from December 17th to 19th, 2022. The financial requirements for the program exceeded the budgetary limits of the director, prompting government intervention and the subsequent sanctioning of funds.
This move follows earlier reports of the Tourism Department allocating Rs 50,000 for souvenirs of the CPI(M) local committee, associated with the inauguration of the East local committee office in Mavilayi. The Pinarayi government faced considerable criticism after news of this allocation surfaced, with critics questioning the prioritization of expenditures amid pressing economic challenges.
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