K K Ibrahimkutty, president of the Kerala Books and Publications Society (KBPS) staff and employees union, has raised alarms about potential delays in the distribution of textbooks for government-run schools in Kerala, India, which are set to reopen in three weeks. He stated that only 70% of the textbooks are ready, with binding work halted due to a lack of paper for the front covers. This situation poses a significant challenge for the new government, which may face a financial burden exceeding ₹300 crore (approximately $36 million USD) if books are not delivered on time. Ibrahimkutty criticized the previous Left government for failing to ensure timely book availability for students, pointing out that only 20% of the books were ready a month before the elections. He emphasized the need for urgent intervention by the new government to address the issue and fulfill the promise made by former General Education Minister V Sivankutty regarding the timely distribution of textbooks.