Archive · 3 Oct 2026
CPI(M) to Probe Councillor Over Rs 10 Lakh Bribery Allegation
A man named Sanju says a city councillor asked him for Rs 10 lakh to help with problems connected to a plot of land.
Sanju shared audio and video clips and made complaints to officials.
The councillor, Ajin, says the clips are fake and were made using AI.
The CPI(M), Ajin’s party, says its district committee will look into the accusation.
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor VV Rajesh said the Corporation had reviewed the information it had and would consider action.
He also said land issues are usually handled by revenue officials.
Police have recorded the complainant’s statement, according to the mayor.
The allegation has not been established in the report.
A man named Sanju accused CPI(M) councillor Ajin S of demanding Rs 10 lakh to resolve issues involving land he had bought in Thiruvananthapuram.
Sanju released audio and video clips and filed complaints with Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and the Thiruvananthapuram City Police Commissioner.
Ajin denied the allegation, saying the clips were fabricated and AI-generated.
CPI(M) state secretary MV Govindan said the party’s Thiruvananthapuram district committee would conduct an internal inquiry.
Mayor VV Rajesh said the Corporation was examining the matter and that strict action would be taken, while noting its limits in investigating individual councillors.
- Who
- Sanju accused CPI(M) councillor Ajin S; the party’s Thiruvananthapuram district committee will conduct an inquiry.
- What
- An allegation that Ajin demanded Rs 10 lakh to resolve issues concerning a plot of land.
- When
- The report is dated October 3; it does not specify the year.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala; the land is described as being on MLA Road in Thrikannapuram ward.
- Why
- Sanju said Ajin cited liability and encroachment issues concerning the land and later lodged complaints with government offices.
Complainant’s allegation
Councillor’s denial
Whether money was demanded
Complainant’s allegation
Sanju alleged that Ajin demanded Rs 10 lakh to resolve issues concerning his land.
Councillor’s denial
Ajin denied the allegation.
Authenticity of the clips
Complainant’s allegation
Sanju released audio and video clips in support of his accusation.
Councillor’s denial
Ajin claimed the clips were fabricated and AI-generated.
- Alleged amount
- Rs 10 lakh
- Accused
- CPI(M) councillor Ajin S
- Complainant
- Sanju, a native of Thirumala
- Land location
- MLA Road, Thrikannapuram ward, Thiruvananthapuram
- Party response
- The CPI(M) Thiruvananthapuram district committee will conduct an inquiry.
- Ajin's response
- He denied the allegation and called the audio and video clips fabricated and AI-generated.
- Police status
- Mayor VV Rajesh said the complainant’s statement had been recorded by police.