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BJP Plans Kerala Protests Demanding Resignations Over CMRL Case
The BJP in Kerala says it will hold protests over a case involving payments by a company called CMRL.
The Kerala High Court directed the state government to register a case based on a report from the Enforcement Directorate.
The agency alleges that CMRL paid Rs 2.78 crore to a company once run by Veena T, Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter.
These are allegations, and the article does not report a court finding that they are true.
BJP leader S Suresh says the political leaders involved should resign.
The party planned a march to the Assembly on October 12 and announced more demonstrations on other issues.
The report gives conflicting descriptions of whether Pinarayi Vijayan or VD Satheesan is the chief minister.
It does not include a response from either leader.
BJP state general secretary S Suresh said the party would intensify protests inside and outside the Kerala Assembly over the CMRL payments case.
The Kerala High Court directed the state government to register a case based on an Enforcement Directorate report concerning Pinarayi Vijayan and family members.
The ED alleges CMRL paid Rs 2.78 crore to Veena T’s now-defunct company, Exalogic Solutions, under the guise of IT consultancy services.
The BJP announced a march to the Assembly on October 12 and further protests over a KAAPA case, an alleged forgery case, public-service appointments, and state governance.
The report’s opening describes Satheesan as chief minister and Vijayan as Leader of the Opposition, while later passages refer to Vijayan as a former chief minister and Satheesan as the current one.
- Who
- The BJP in Kerala, represented by state general secretary S Suresh; the allegations concern Pinarayi Vijayan and family members.
- What
- The BJP announced protests and demanded resignations amid a case-registration order concerning alleged CMRL payments.
- Where
- Kerala, including the state Assembly, Thiruvananthapuram, and district headquarters.
- When
- The announcement was reported on October 11; the Assembly march was planned for October 12, with further protests scheduled through October 31.
- Why
- The BJP says the High Court order and other alleged government actions warrant protests; the ED alleges CMRL made fraudulent payments to Exalogic Solutions.
Key facts
- BJP spokesperson
- S Suresh, state general secretary
- Court action
- The Kerala High Court directed the state government to register a case based on an ED report.
- Alleged payment
- Rs 2.78 crore from CMRL to Exalogic Solutions, according to the ED allegation described in the report.
- Named in ED report
- Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T, and son-in-law PA Muhammad Riyas
- First announced protest
- March to the Assembly planned for October 12
- Other announced protests
- October 13 protest over the KAAPA case and a forgery case; district meetings October 14; youth march October 16; public meetings October 15–31
- Report discrepancy
- The opening calls Satheesan chief minister and Vijayan Leader of the Opposition; later text describes Vijayan as a previous chief minister and Satheesan as current.
Quotes
S Suresh
BJP Kerala state general secretary
“We will wage a very strong battle inside the Assembly. At the same time, outside the Assembly, on the streets of Keralam, we will see major protests.”
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“If the SIR of the electoral roll is illegal, VD Satheesan is also illegal; that is our one-word slogan.”
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Sources
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