His statement came in the context of a case filed in the SC seeking directions to the Centre for releasing its share of tax revenue.
KN Balagopal. (Wikimedia)
Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal said that the financial disparities imposed by the Union government on Kerala go beyond politics, posing a significant challenge to cooperative federalism. He called on the Centre to ensure fair treatment for all states. Balagopal said the issue has now been raised by other non-BJP-ruled states, including Karnataka, as the states are feeling strangled by the Centre.