Kerala Opposition Walks Out Over Low Alcohol Beverage Tax Bill Debate

The Kerala state assembly witnessed an opposition walkout over a bill related to taxation on low alcohol beverages. Opposition members raised objections to the legislation, prompting them to leave the chamber in protest. Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan responded by defending the bill's passage, stating it had gone through proper deliberations in the Business Advisory Committee. He noted that the Leader of the Opposition had himself participated in those committee discussions. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the ruling party and opposition over the proposed tax measure.