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The Kerala High Court refused to stay an order directing FIRs against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and others in the CMRL-Exalogic case, while reserving its judgment on the appeals.
Following a High Court directive, Kerala's anti-corruption bureau registered FIRs against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his family, and others, alleging illicit financial transactions, bribery, and money laundering involving substantial unaccounted funds.
The CPM will legally and politically challenge the Kerala High Court order directing an FIR in the CMRL-Exalogic case, denouncing it as a politically motivated conspiracy targeting party leaders without sufficient evidence.
Kerala's Home Minister stated the government is seeking legal advice on registering a case regarding financial transactions, emphasizing that a decision requires examining all legal aspects, not just a demand.
Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the ED's probe into CMRL-Exalogic, questioning allegations against his daughter's company and stating that payment services are normal business.
Kerala Police formed a nine-member SIT to probe alleged financial dealings between CMRL and Veena T's company, following ED's findings and legal advice, with a 30-day preliminary inquiry limit.
The CPM plans to defend Pinarayi Vijayan and his family against ED allegations, calling them fabricated. They intend to launch mass protests, claiming the ED is creating new narratives due to weak initial claims.
Two CMRL officials retracted statements made to the ED in 2024, claiming they were obtained under pressure. Their retractions, submitted to the ED in New Delhi, surfaced after the agency cited these statements in a report concerning alleged corruption.
The CPM leadership staunchly defended Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena, and Mohammed Riyas against ED allegations, labelling the probe a politically motivated 'witch-hunt' and vowing legal and political resistance.
The ED has registered a case against 27 individuals, including CPM and SFI activists, for attacking its officials during a search related to the CMRL pay-off investigation at Pinarayi Vijayan's residence.
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