THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Union Minister George Kurian has stirred up a hornet’s nest with his remark that the state should declare itself as backward if it wants more funds from the Centre.

Leader of opposition in the Kerala assembly VD Satheesan on Sunday said that Kurian’s remarks insult the state and its people and demanded his apology. Slugfest has erupted over the remarks of ...

Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian’s remark that Kerala should declare itself a socially and economically backward State if it were to receive a part of the Union Budget ...

George Kurian's call for Kerala to declare itself backward for more funding sparked backlash, with the Left accusing the Centre of neglect. Union minister George Kurian has said Kerala must ...

Days after sparking a controversy with his “backward” remark about Kerala, Union Minister George Kurian said on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) that Kerala “survives” only with the assistance ...

Union Minister George Kurian has said that if Kerala wants more funds from the Centre, the State should declare that it is backward in terms of education, infrastructure, and social welfare.

(MENAFN- Live Mint) George Kurian waded into controversy on Sunday after asking Kerala to 'declare itself backward' if it wanted Central funds. The remarks soon after Opposition leaders ...

Thiruvananthapuram/ New Delhi: Days after sparking controversy with his 'backward' remark about the state, Union Minister George Kurian said on Tuesday that Kerala "survives" only with the ...

Opposition Congress-headed UDF urged BJP functionary and Union minister George Kurian to apologize for his remarks suggesting Kerala declare itself backward to receive more funds. UDF leader V D ...