Key Points

The Kerala Assembly is set to debate an adjournment motion on rising essential commodity prices moved by the opposition. MLA P. C. Vishnunadh criticized the government's failure to address Kerala's record-high inflation rates. Food Minister G. R. Anil defended the government's market intervention measures as historically successful. The assembly will also discuss the PAM outbreak that has claimed 19 lives in the state.

Key Points: Kerala Assembly Debates Adjournment Motion on Rising Prices Essentials

  • Opposition moves adjournment motion over Kerala's highest inflation rate
  • MLA Vishnunadh cites government failure on price control
  • Minister Anil defends market intervention as most successful
  • Assembly also discusses PAM outbreak claiming 19 lives
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Kerala assembly to discuss adjournment motion on rising prices of essentials

Kerala Assembly to discuss opposition's adjournment motion on soaring essential commodity prices and PAM outbreak as government defends its market intervention measures.

"I still don't understand why the opposition chose this subject, but we are ready for a discussion on it - G. R. Anil, Food Minister"

Thiruvananthapuram, September 18

The Kerala government on Thursday said that it is ready to discuss the adjournment motion moved by the opposition in the Legislative Assembly over the steep rise in the prices of essential commodities.

The decision came after Kundara MLA P. C. Vishnunadh submitted a notice today, demanding that the House be adjourned to take up the issue, citing growing public concern.

In his notice, Vishnunadh pointed out that despite Kerala recording the highest inflation rate in the country, the government had failed to take adequate steps to address the problem.

Responding to the motion, Food and Civil Supplies Minister G. R. Anil defended the government's record and insisted that the current year's measures were more effective than ever before.

"I still don't understand why the opposition chose this subject, but we are ready for a discussion on it," the minister said. He added that the government's market intervention this year had been the most successful in Kerala's history.

The discussion will be held for two hours starting at 12 noon.

Meanwhile, the State's assembly is also set to discuss concerns over Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), which has claimed at least 19 lives in the State so far.

The assembly is set to discuss the issue at 12 noon, after an adjournment motion notice was submitted to the assembly.

Mannarkkad MLA N Shamsudheen submitted an adjournment motion notice, accusing the state government of not having effective measures to combat the disease. State's health minister Veena George said that the government is ready for a discussion on the matter, saying that "false propaganda: regarding public health is being spread in the state.

Despite several people, including Latha Kumari from Muttathara, Thiruvananthapuram, having died, the state government is not taking effective measures to prevent such diseases, the notice read.

The state health minister further said that false propaganda is spreading regarding public health, and therefore, discussion on this issue is essential.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Both price rise and PAM are serious issues. But why discuss them for only 2 hours? These need detailed discussion and action plans. Government should prioritize public welfare over politics.
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Sarah B
As an expat living in Kerala, I've noticed prices increasing significantly. Hope the discussion leads to practical solutions rather than political blame games.
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Arjun K
Minister says market intervention is most successful? Then why are vegetables and pulses so expensive? Common man is suffering while politicians debate. Need action, not words!
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Meera T
The PAM situation is terrifying! 19 lives lost and government calling it "false propaganda"? Health should be above politics. Immediate preventive measures needed. 🙏
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David E
While price rise affects everyone daily, the PAM outbreak is a public health emergency. Both need urgent attention, but health crisis should take priority in discussions.
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Karthik V
Government should focus on strengthening PDS system and controlling black marketing. Mere discussions won't bring down prices. Need strong implementation of existing schemes.

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