Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan, refuted claims that payments made to his daughter’s firm were linked to his relationship with the Chief Minister. Vijayan dismissed the allegations as media fabrications and demanded concrete evidence to support the accusations. Responding to reports, Vijayan challenged the authenticity of the claims and urged for documentary proof to substantiate the allegations.
Vijayan expressed skepticism towards the reports suggesting that contracts and payments were influenced by his personal ties with the Chief Minister. He questioned the credibility of the statements and emphasized the need for tangible evidence to validate such assertions. Vijayan criticized the attempts to implicate him in the case, highlighting a persistent effort to associate him with the controversy.
Amidst ongoing investigations, Vijayan rejected fresh reports concerning his daughter’s ownership of another company under scrutiny by the Enforcement Directorate. Dismissing the claims, Vijayan questioned the veracity of the allegations and redirected the focus to other entities. The investigation has expanded to include a company involved in medical equipment distribution, with the ED freezing assets linked to the ongoing probe.
The controversy surrounding payments made to a consultancy firm without services rendered has led to intensified scrutiny by the Enforcement Directorate. Despite the agency’s actions, Vijayan has consistently denied any involvement in the alleged transactions, maintaining that the investigations are orchestrated to target him unfairly.
