Supreme Court Stays Kerala High Court Order on Nava Kerala Citizen Survey

The Supreme Court stayed a Kerala High Court order that had halted the state's Rs 20 crore Nava Kerala Citizen Response Programme, designed to gather public feedback on welfare schemes ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. The court questioned the High Court's interference, emphasizing the government's right to assess its programs. However, it directed Kerala to submit a detailed expenditure report. Critics allege the survey serves as a political campaign using public funds, while the state denies misuse, asserting the initiative aims to improve governance.