Kochi: Kerala’s decision to sharply reduce the sales tax on Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) with low alcohol content in Kerala has put the Congress-led government in a soup.
The Opposition is using the issue to bash the government accusing it of helping a leading liquor manufacturer.
The CPM has accused the government of protecting “certain interests”, and claimed that the decision could “pave way for corruption”.
“Those who came to power after speaking against liquor are now making it more accessible, especially to the youth. By reducing the tax, the state will lose Rs 600 crore annually. Satheesan should make it clear whose interests he is protecting. He should tell the people how much he was paid,” Former Excise Minister Rajesh of CPM alleged.
Kerala Liquor tax puts Congress in soup
