UDF brimming with confidence: Chandy

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Press Trust of India Thiruvananthapuram
Last Updated : Jan 13 2016 | 9:32 PM IST
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today said the Congress-led ruling United Democratic Front was 'confident' of facing the Assembly elections, due in a few months, having implemented its declared agenda of 'development with care'.
Addressing a press conference here after a cabinet meeting, he pointed to the various development projects like SmartCity IT Park, Kannur International Airport, Vizhinhjam International Deepwater Seaport project and Kochi Metro which were in an advanced stage of completion.
"We are confident of facing the elections after completion of five-year rule," he said.
He also said the cabinet decided to provide Rs 55 crore to the Cashew Development Corporation for clearing the dues to workers who have retired from the service of the cashew companies of the Corporation.
It was decided to holdthe budget session of the Assembly would from February 5 to 25. The budget would be presented on February 12, he said.
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First Published: Jan 13 2016 | 9:32 PM IST

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