CPM Secretary Refuses Comment on Financial Misconduct Claims

A businessman claims that the son of a Kerala political leader leaked his confidential complaint about possible illegal financial transactions involving other leaders.

The businessman alleges the leak was used in a defamation case and that party leaders ignored his complaint.

The party secretary dismissed the claims as "nonsense."

The complaint alleges that CPM leaders have financial dealings with a London-based businessman, which led to unaccounted money being transferred to the CPM leaders' bank accounts.

A senior CPM leader says legal action will be taken if the allegations are not withdrawn.

Another CPM leader says it is an attempt to defame him before the elections.