On the economic problems in Kerala



He says that Kerala has experienced only the LDF (Left Democratic Front) and UDF (United Democratic Fund) rule so far out of which more than twenty-five years were ruled by the communists. “What have the people of Kerala gained? Food production has decreased to only 13 percent of the GDP and out of 33,000 water distribution projects that were commissioned, only 13000 projects are there now. Others have either been demolished or discontinued.”

Kummanam also believes that there are no employment opportunities in Kerala and the youth have been moving out for many years now. “So many Keralites have moved to the US, UK, the Gulf countries. No sector has shown any progress. Only corruption charges against these ministers are increasing. So many institutions have been closed down. Hundreds of industries have been shut down.” he says.

“Kerala is not a developing state, it is a consumer state. People are working outside and they are consuming. People’s purchasing capacity has increased not through production” he adds.

What path does the BJP has in mind to rectify the huge debt burden of the state

It would be a tedious and risky process and a great challenge but the party is willing to take it up. He adds that their economic policies are based on the natural resources in Kerala which the present Congress government is not utilising. “Why are they depending on the food grains from Tamil Nadu?” he asks. “Agriculture Production is only 13 percent. Jackfruit crops have been destroyed. 3000 crores worth of jackfruit is being destroyed. If we had food processing units, there could be more employment.”

“Kerala has good climate, good water, good soil, so much can be achieved in the state of Kerala”. he adds.