Allegations of Corruption in Kerala's Hydroelectric Project Halt Emerge

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala raised concerns over Kerala's decision to halt the takeover of the Maniyar hydroelectric project after the agreement's expiry. He alleged corruption involving Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the industries minister, with financial losses incurred due to extended operations of the private firm Carborundum Universal.

Allegations of corruption in Kerala's management of the Maniyar hydroelectric project have surfaced, with Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala accusing the state government of a 'secret agenda' to benefit a private company.

The dispute centers on Kerala's decision to halt the project's takeover by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) after the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) agreement with Carborundum Universal expired, despite a previous government order for the takeover.

Chennithala claims the private firm continues generating electricity and selling it at inflated rates, causing financial losses to KSEB while the state confronts a power shortage. No official response has been provided by the Chief Minister or Industries Minister so far.