ED trying to malign Pinarayi through publicity stunts, alleges Keralam LDF convener
T.P. Ramakrishnan questions agency’s urgency in a case before Supreme Court; also targets government over KIIFB projects and private wine sales
The Leader of the Opposition in Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, alleges that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is attempting to tarnish his reputation through publicity stunts. T.P. Ramakrishnan, convener of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), stated that the ED is exploiting the situation for political gain rather than handling the case fairly.
The ED's actions, according to Ramakrishnan, are being carried out with the support of the State government. The LDF convener also criticized the government's unilateral discontinuation of Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) projects, warning that this move could disrupt ongoing development works. Ramakrishnan emphasized that if any irregularities had occurred in land acquisition, the government should order a specific inquiry and address the responsible parties instead of abandoning the entire project.
He expressed concerns that the proposed changes could lead to private corporate interests taking control of construction projects and profiting from toll collection. Additionally, Ramakrishnan questioned the Excise Minister's claim of unawareness regarding the permission granted for the sale of high-alcohol-content wine through a bakery in Meladoor, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a clear regulatory system for liquor sales.
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