THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister M B Rajesh stepped forward with an explanation regarding the announcement of extreme poverty-free state. The minister said that this is a proud moment not only for the government but also for every local body.

'Noticed some criticisms and questions raised. Saw a statement admitting that Kerala has become extreme poverty-free and that the credit for it goes to the Modi government. They are not arguing about Kerala becoming extreme poverty-free. The dispute is on the credit. There is only one thing to say about it, that the entire country should be made extreme poverty-free and then take the credit for it.

As the chief minister said, Kerala achieving extreme poverty-free status is an achievement for India. But while claiming that we did all this, there are stil

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