Vijayan Targets ED for Tarnishing CPI(M) Leaders in Bank Scam

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the Enforcement Directorate for implicating senior CPI(M) leaders and Thrissur unit in a bank scam. Vijayan claims the ED lacks credibility, has faced court criticisms, and unfairly tarnishes reputations. The case involves alleged financial irregularities, and legal battles will ensue.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched a fierce critique against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday, accusing it of naming CPI(M) leaders and the party’s Thrissur district unit in the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank scam without credible evidence.

Vijayan alleged that the ED, often criticized by courts, engages in illegal activities that tarnish reputations unlawfully. "Certain figures, esteemed for their integrity, should not be sullied with baseless cases," he stated, challenging the ED's actions.

The ED's latest charge sheet in the scam lists 28 new defendants, including top CPI(M) leaders, inflating the accused list to 83. This stems from multiple FIRs filed for financial misconduct allegedly amounting to Rs 300 crore.