Kerala: LDF Dismisses Opposition's Allegations On Brewery Unit Approval As 'Baseless'

Responding to reporters' questions about the opposition's allegations, Ramakrishnan stated he was unaware of the latest decision taken by the government.

The Congress, however, criticised the decision, alleging corruption behind the approval.

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The ruling LDF in Kerala on Saturday accused the opposition UDF of creating unnecessary controversy over the recent approval for setting up a brewery unit in Palakkad and dismissed their allegations against the government as "baseless". The Left government adheres to rules and norms in such matters, making the current row unwarranted, LDF convenor TP Ramakrishnan said.

Responding to reporters' questions about the opposition's allegations, Ramakrishnan stated he was unaware of the latest decision taken by the government.

He added that during his tenure as Excise Minister in the Pinarayi Vijayan government, a clear policy had been established regarding brewery approvals.

"The UDF's allegations on this issue are baseless. Whether it involves breweries or other institutions, the government acts strictly in accordance with the law," Ramakrishnan said.

He reiterated that the government has a general policy in place for such matters and that there is no need to think otherwise.

The state cabinet on Wednesday approved Oasis Commercial Pvt Ltd to establish the plant in Kanchikode, Palakkad, subject to compliance with existing guidelines and conditions.

The Congress, however, criticised the decision, alleging corruption behind the approval.

Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V D Satheesan, accused the Vijayan government of permitting a company implicated in the Delhi liquor policy scam to start the brewery.

Satheesan further claimed that the project violates the state’s new liquor policy.

"The company purchased land in Palakkad two years ago to set up a college, and its owner has been arrested in connection with the scam," he alleged.

He also questioned why the government held secret discussions with the company while excluding others from the process.

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