Kochi, April 19 -- As the Kerala government is set to celebrate its fourth anniversary, Leader of Opposition and Congress leader VD Satheesan announced a boycott of the celebrations, accusing the government of misgovernance amid the state's worst-ever financial crisis.

Speaking to ANI, Satheesan alleged that the treasury is nearly shut, social welfare schemes are stalled, and yet Rs 15 crore is being spent solely on hoardings featuring the Chief Minister's photo.

"The Kerala government is celebrating its four years. The opposition in Kerala is going to boycott these celebrations because this government doesn't deserve to celebrate its four years," Satheesan said.

"The state is going through the largest fiscal crisis in its history. The...