LDF's pro-labour image dented in Kerala over DA row

Kerala’s DA dispute has escalated after the LDF government told the High Court that DA is not a “statutory right”, citing fiscal stress and Centre-imposed borrowing limits. Unions call the stance anti-labour, while critics accuse the Left of betraying workers. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Balagopal insists DA arrears will be cleared, stressing on state’s commitment despite financial constraints.