13 ‘crorepati’ Ministers in Kerala LDF Cabinet
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May 25, 2021 13:07 IST
Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman topped the list, with assets worth ₹17.17 crore while Agriculture Minister P. Prasad had the lowest assets at ₹14.18 lakh
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Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman topped the list, with assets worth ₹17.17 crore while Agriculture Minister P. Prasad had the lowest assets at ₹14.18 lakh
The new Left Democratic Front Cabinet in Kerala has 13 ‘crorepati’ Ministers, according to an assessment by the poll rights group Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Kerala Election Watch.
The average assets of the Ministers analysed was ₹2.55 crore. Minister of Sports V. Abdurahiman topped the list, with assets worth ₹17.17 crore while Minister of Agriculture P. Prasad of the Communist Party of India representing the Cherthala constituency had the lowest assets (₹14.18 lakh).
Twelve ministers in the Kerala cabinet have declared criminal cases against themselves in their election affidavits, according to a report by poll rights group Association for Democratic Reforms.
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Taking to Twitter, Modi said, I would like to congratulate Shri Pinarayi Vijayan and the LDF for
winning the Kerala Assembly elections. We will continue working together on a wide range of subjects and to ensure India mitigates the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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