Kerala CM’s Chartered Flight for Rain Visit Incurred No Public Cost, Says CMO
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan used a chartered flight on Monday to visit Malappuram and assess rainfall-related damages. The Chief Minister's Office stated that a special flight was necessary because the lease on the police helicopter had expired and the visit was urgent. Government sources confirmed that the chartered flight incurred no expenditure for the state exchequer. However, the decision drew sharp criticism from the Students Federation of India, whose state secretary Sanjeev P.S. alleged sponsorship from external sources. The controversy highlights political friction over disaster response logistics in the state.
Why it matters
Public expenditure and political transparency during disaster relief operations are closely watched by political opponents and citizens alike.
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