Keralam CM Satheesan invokes Chanakya's Arthashastra to explain tax strategy

Published 04 Nov 2026, 15:11 IST

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Kerala CM V D Satheesan invokes Chanakya's butterfly analogy to explain how lower taxes, higher sales and economic activity can boost government revenue.

— Mathrubhumi English
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The chief minister said he had often quoted the principle as an MLA and later put it into practice after taking charge of the finance portfolio.

— Hindustan Times

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The chief minister said he had often quoted the principle as an MLA and later put it into practice after taking charge of the finance portfolio.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article 04 Nov 2026, 15:11 IST

Keralam CM Satheesan invokes Chanakya's Arthashastra to explain tax strategy

The chief minister said he had often quoted the principle as an MLA and later put it into practice after taking charge of the finance portfolio.

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 04 Nov 2026, 14:38 IST

Kerala CM's unusual tax lesson: What Chanakya's butterfly has to do with government revenue

Kerala CM V D Satheesan invokes Chanakya's butterfly analogy to explain how lower taxes, higher sales and economic activity can boost government revenue.

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