Kerala BJP leader P.C. George makes a U-turn in election funds misappropriation allegation
He says he had no knowledge of the actual election funds received in Poonjar. He instead accuses two local BJP leaders of misleading him into believing that ₹4.5 crore has been received for the constituency
BJP leader P.C. George made a U-turn after initially accusing the party of misappropriating election funds. In a video from a BJP meeting in July, 2026, George claimed that ₹4.45 crore had been spent on the election campaign in the Poonjar Assembly constituency, despite several people on the list stating they had not received any money.
George accused Central Region general secretary Saji Kurikkad of leading the alleged financial irregularities, and expressed disgust over the alleged misuse of party funds, including spending on cars. However, after a video of his remarks resurfaced, George withdrew his claim, stating he had been misled by two local BJP leaders about the actual election funds received in Poonjar.
He apologized for his earlier remarks and vouched for the integrity of Kurikkad, whom he had initially accused of leading the alleged irregularities.
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