THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Finance Minister Dr Thomas Isaac started presenting his tenth budget after harshly criticising the centre. The centre allowed only Rs 3000 crore for rebuilding Kerala. The centre did not allow to accept help from friendly countries. They also did not permit to take additional loan. Why this cruelty towards Kerala, he asked? Meantime, he expressed gratitude to centre’s action in relief activities during floods in Kerala.

He showered political criticisms on Sabarimala controversy reciting lines from Kumaranasan’s Chinthavishtayaya Seetha. The women's wall formed mentioned that women were not dolls. A renaissance study museum will be constructed in the capital city. In the background of the women's wall, artists in all districts will create memorial walls. Lalitha Kala Academy will take the initiative for it. The budget presentation expected an expense of Rs 1.45 lakh crore.