Scandal at Kerala's Digital University: Opposition Demands Vigilance Probe

The opposition UDF urges a thorough vigilance investigation into alleged corruption and financial misconduct at Kerala's Digital University, where Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan serves as Pro-Chancellor. Concerns include illicit activities by faculty and misuse of funds via shell companies.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has called on the Left government in Kerala to initiate a vigilance probe into the alleged corruption at the state-run Digital University.

The Congress-led coalition insists on forming a special vigilance team to examine suspected illegal activities and financial malpractices at the institution.

Opposition Leader V D Satheesan has communicated with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, highlighting media reports of alleged University malpractices. Satheesan alleges that corruption has flourished due to a lack of audits and points to the formation of shell companies by faculty members.

(With inputs from agencies.)