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By Express News ServiceTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Finance Minister TM Thomas Isaac on Wednesday refuted the Opposition’s allegation that the state budget did not have any major projects for the capital district. During his reply to the budget discussion that concluded on Wednesday, Issac said Rs 2,000 crore is being spent for improving traffic network in the capital. Isaac said Rs 635 crore is being spent for drinking water projects in the capital district. According to Isaac, the other major allocations for the capital under various heads are: IT and industrial parks - Rs 534 crore; Culture - Rs 155 crore and Tourism - Rs 180 crore. What minister saysRs 2,000 crore is being spent for improving traffic network in the capital..