Kerala Home Minister Claims No Prior Knowledge of ED Raid on Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence
Kerala govt had no info on ED raid at Vijayan's home: Chennithala
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Kerala's Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala stated that the state government had no information about the Enforcement Directorate's raid on former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's home. He alleged a political alliance between the BJP and CPI(M) and emphasized the need for the ED to clarify the details of the operation.
- 01Ramesh Chennithala (Kerala's Home Minister) confirmed that the state government was unaware of the ED's raid on Pinarayi Vijayan's residence.
- 02The ED's raids were part of the investigation into the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) case, which has significant political implications.
- 03Chennithala accused the BJP and CPI(M) of having an 'understanding' against the UDF.
- 04The CPI(M) condemned the ED raid as a political vendetta orchestrated by the central government.
- 05The raids occurred shortly after the Kerala High Court declined to dismiss the ED's investigation into the CMRL case.
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Kerala's Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced that the state government had no prior knowledge of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) raid on former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence. He emphasized that the ED did not seek assistance from the state, indicating a lack of collaboration. Chennithala further alleged a political alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), stating that the UDF consistently opposes both parties. The ED's raids, which targeted multiple locations, are linked to the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) case, a significant controversy during Vijayan's tenure. The CPI(M) criticized the raids as an example of political vendetta, asserting that central agencies are being misused to intimidate opposition leaders. This action follows the Kerala High Court's decision to allow the ED's investigation to proceed.
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The ED's actions could influence the political landscape in Kerala, particularly regarding the credibility of the UDF and the CPI(M).
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