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Despite grave concerns raised in the white paper, Kerala budget silent on bringing down committed expenditure
Committed expenditure is projected to exceed ₹1.22 lakh crore in 2026-27, with salaries, pensions and interest payments consuming nearly three-fourths of state revenues
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The Kerala government's silence on reducing committed expenditure in the budget may lead to a continued strain on state finances and limited resources for other public priorities.