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Kerala BJP Leaders Watch Sitharaman Present Historic 9th Union Budget

Senior BJP leaders in Kerala, including National General Secretary Vinod Tawde, gathered to watch the live presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. In her historic ninth consecutive budget, Sitharaman announced the Centre's acceptance of the 16th Finance Commission's recommendation to retain the states' share of central taxes at 41 per cent. She allocated Rs 1.4 lakh crore to states for the financial year as Finance Commission grants, which include funds for local bodies and disaster management. The Finance Minister also proposed a new Coconut Promotion Scheme aimed at boosting production and productivity in major coconut-growing states.

Key Points: BJP Leaders in Kerala Watch Union Budget 2026-27 Live

  • 41% tax devolution retained for states
  • Rs 1.4 lakh crore allocated as Finance Commission grants
  • New Coconut Promotion Scheme announced
  • Budget aims to strengthen local rural & urban bodies
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Kerala: Senior BJP leaders watch Union Budget 2026-27 live at party state office

Senior BJP leaders, including Vinod Tawde, watched FM Nirmala Sitharaman present the Union Budget 2026-27, featuring key allocations for states.

"I have allocated Rs 1.4 lakh crores for states for FY 2026-27 as Finance Commission grants. - Nirmala Sitharaman"

Thiruvananthapuram, February 1

Senior BJP leaders watched the Union Budget 2026-27 live at the BJP state office, Mararji Bhavan in Kerala.

Among the spectators were National General Secretary Vinod Tawde, State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Thiruvananthapuram Mayor, councillors, and other party functionaries.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in Lok Sabha, her ninth consecutive Union Budget.

The Centre has allocated Rs 1.4 lakh crores for states for the Financial Year 2026-27 as Finance Commission grants, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said

FM Sitharaman said the Centre has accepted the 16th Finance Commission's recommendation to retain the vertical share of devolution at 41 per cent.

She said, "The Government has accepted the 16th Finance Commission recommendations to retain the vertical share of devolution at 41 per cent. I have allocated Rs 1.4 lakh crores for states for FY 2026-27 as Finance Commission grants. These include rural and urban local body and disaster management grants."

The 15th Finance Commission recommended a share of states in the central taxes to be 41 per cent, and the 16th Finance Commission has retained the vertical share of devolution.

In December 2025, for grants to rural bodies, the Centre released more than Rs 723 crores to Rajasthan and Jharkhand. This funding was allocated under the 15th Finance Commission to strengthen village-level institutions, according to a Ministry of Panchayati Raj press release.

The government allocated these funds to support local groups in carrying out important work in the areas. In Rajasthan, a total of Rs 303.0419 crores was released as the first part of the money for the financial year 2025-26. This specific amount was meant for 24 district panchayats, 339 block panchayats, and 3,857 gram panchayats.

Nirmala Sitharaman also proposed a Coconut Promotion Scheme aimed at increasing production and improving productivity to boost India's competitiveness in coconut cultivation.

She said the scheme will focus on major coconut-growing states and include measures such as replacing non-productive trees with new, high-yielding saplings.

"To further enhance competitiveness in coconut production, I propose a coconut promotion scheme to increase production and enhance productivity through various interventions, including replacing non-productive trees with new saplings or plants of varieties in major coconut-growing states," Sitharaman said.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The Coconut Promotion Scheme is a smart move! Kerala is a major grower, so this could really help our farmers. Replacing old trees with high-yielding varieties is exactly the kind of practical support agriculture needs.
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Vikram M
Watching the budget live is one thing, but the real test is how these funds are implemented on the ground. We've seen delays in central grants before. I hope the ₹1.4 lakh crore reaches the states without unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles.
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Priyanka N
While the budget numbers sound impressive, I have a respectful criticism. The article mentions grants to Rajasthan and Jharkhand for rural bodies. I wish there was more clarity on the specific allocation for Kerala's panchayats, especially after the recent floods. Transparency is key.
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Aman W
Ninth consecutive budget by FM Sitharaman! That's a record. Stability in economic policy is important. The disaster management grants are vital for a state like ours which faces so many natural challenges.
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Nisha Z
It's a positive step that leaders across parties are engaging with the budget. Development should be beyond politics. The focus on local body grants can empower our villages and towns if used wisely by the local administrations.

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