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CPI(M) Secretary Alleges Modi-ED-Satheesan Alliance Targets Kerala Party
CPI(M) leader M V Govindan says his party is being unfairly targeted in Kerala.
He named Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Enforcement Directorate and Chief Minister V D Satheesan.
The dispute centers on allegations involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited.
The allegations concern Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T and her husband P A Mohamed Riyas.
The Kerala government ordered a police inquiry after receiving an Enforcement Directorate report.
Govindan says there is not enough evidence against Vijayan and his family.
He also accused the state government of corruption and restricting criticism.
The government-side inquiry and the CPI(M)'s rejection of the allegations are both part of the dispute.
CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Enforcement Directorate and Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan were targeting his party.
Govindan said there was no evidence against former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the alleged CMRL bribery case.
The Kerala government ordered a police inquiry after an Enforcement Directorate report sought action against Vijayan, Veena T and P A Mohamed Riyas.
Govindan claimed a preliminary Special Investigation Team inquiry found insufficient evidence to proceed against Vijayan and his family.
He also accused the United Democratic Front government of corruption and political pressure, while saying investigations into related allegations could continue.
- Who
- CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan, former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Enforcement Directorate, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan are central to the dispute.
- What
- Govindan alleged that a Modi-ED-Satheesan alliance was targeting the CPI(M) and denied that sufficient evidence exists in the CMRL case.
- Where
- The statements and investigation concern Kerala, with Govindan speaking to reporters in Thrissur.
- When
- Govindan made the comments on Friday; the Kerala government ordered the police inquiry on Tuesday.
- Why
- The inquiry followed an Enforcement Directorate report seeking action over alleged payments involving CMRL, Vijayan, Veena T and P A Mohamed Riyas.
CPI(M) and M V Govindan
Inquiry and allegations against CPI(M)-linked figures
Evidence in the CMRL case
CPI(M) and M V Govindan
Govindan said there was no evidence, not even a fraction, against Pinarayi Vijayan and his family and claimed the case was intended to damage the CPI(M).
Inquiry and allegations against CPI(M)-linked figures
The Enforcement Directorate reported alleged payments involving Vijayan, Veena T and P A Mohamed Riyas, prompting the Kerala government to order a police inquiry.
Political motivation
CPI(M) and M V Govindan
Govindan alleged that Narendra Modi, the Enforcement Directorate and V D Satheesan were coordinating an attack on the CPI(M) in Kerala.
Inquiry and allegations against CPI(M)-linked figures
The reported allegations have been referred for investigation, and the article does not state that the inquiry agencies accepted Govindan's political characterization.
Investigations
CPI(M) and M V Govindan
Govindan said the Special Investigation Team's preliminary inquiry reportedly found insufficient evidence and maintained that investigations could proceed if agencies wished.
Inquiry and allegations against CPI(M)-linked figures
The Kerala government ordered a police inquiry, while reports also described an ongoing investigation into allegations involving the former sports minister and a failed Lionel Messi event.
Key facts
- Main speaker
- M V Govindan, CPI(M) state secretary
- Central allegation
- Govindan says Modi, the Enforcement Directorate and V D Satheesan are targeting the CPI(M).
- Case
- An alleged bribery case involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited.
- Inquiry order
- The Kerala government ordered a police inquiry based on an Enforcement Directorate report.
- People named in report
- Pinarayi Vijayan, Veena T and P A Mohamed Riyas.
- Preliminary inquiry claim
- Govindan said news reports indicated that the Special Investigation Team found insufficient evidence to proceed against Vijayan and his family.
- Other allegations
- Govindan accused the United Democratic Front government of corruption and political pressure.
Quotes
M V Govindan
CPI(M) state secretary
“There is no evidence at all. Not even a fraction of evidence. Over a case that lacks even a shred of evidence, against Vijayan, the intention is to destroy the party in Keralam.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Modi, ED, and VD -- this coalition is the main force attacking the CPI(M). Against this, a strong popular movement will emerge in Keralam.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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