Thiruvananthapuram, July 27 (IANS) Leader of Opposition, Pinarayi Vijayan, finds himself confronting perhaps the most politically challenging phase of his long career, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) tightening its probe into the CMRL-Exalogic financial transactions involving his daughter Veena Vijayan and fresh indications that the investigation could soon reach his doorstep.Just months after suffering a bruising defeat in the Assembly elections, the 82-year-old veteran had appeared to st…
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Thiruvananthapuram, June 25 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday decided to implead itself in the matter relating to the alleged attack on its officials during a raid linked to the CMRL-Exalogic case, following the grant of bail to one of the accused.The attack happened outside the rented residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, where his daughter Veena Vijayan lives, who is an accused in the CMRL-Exalogic case.After questioning her at Vijayan’s rented home here in the…
Kochi, June 25 (IANS) The political temperature surrounding former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter Veena Vijayan rose sharply on Thursday after the latter made an ‘unexpected’ appearance before Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Kochi for a second round of questioning this month.What has particularly raised eyebrows is the timing of her visit. Veena had reportedly been directed to appear before the Central agency on June 29.However, in a move that surprised political …
Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 (IANS) Kerala’s Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday responded sharply to media queries on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opening and examining the bank locker of his daughter Veena Vijayan in connection with the CMRL–Exalogic financial transaction case, saying there was nothing to hide.”Yes, they did come home also recently. So you can go with your camera and see what’s there in it. Please go and check,” Vijayan told the media when asked about the ED…
Thiruvananthapuram/Kolkata, June 10 (IANS) For over a decade and a half, Mamata Banerjee and Pinarayi Vijayan remained the undisputed centres of power in West Bengal and Kerala, respectively, the unquestioned voices of their parties and governments.But the aftermath of the 2026 Assembly elections has thrown up a curious political parallel: both leaders, who once appeared unshakeable, now find themselves navigating turbulence.In West Bengal, Banerjee’s dominance after 15 years in power is facin…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 9 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is looking at a significant internal reset following its sharp electoral setback in Kerala, with the state leadership acknowledging the need for a course correction after a high-level review meeting that concluded here.The discussions come at a time when the party is simultaneously facing political criticism, administrative scrutiny, and legal pressure involving senior leaders and close associates of the leadership.At the c…
Kochi, June 9 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday intensified its investigation in the Exalogic-CMRL case, marking a significant escalation in proceedings with the issuance of summons to Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.She has been directed to appear before the agency on Friday for questioning. Alongside her, summonses have also been served on eight officials of CMRL, as part of a broader probe into alleged financial irregularities.According to of…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 (IANS) The Kerala CPI(M), already struggling to recover from its electoral setback, is facing another politically sensitive phase with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) set to intensify its probe into the CMRL–Exalogic transaction case. The Kerala High Court verdict, which dismissed CMRL’s challenge against the ED investigation, has given the central agency a fresh legal footing to proceed with further action.While the ED’s next steps in the case, including the po…
Kochi, June 5 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shone George on Friday welcomed the Kerala High Court’s decision allowing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into the alleged monthly payment case involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL), saying the court judgment proved that the Indian legal system could not be bought. The case pertains to alleged illegal gratification received by Veena Vijayan’s IT firm Exalogic from CMRL. Veena Vijayan is the daughter of former C…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 1 (IANS) For nearly a decade, Kerala politics revolved around one man. As Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan presided over an administration that projected authority, discipline and political invincibility. Now, after losing power, his inner circle is beset with troubles.Barely weeks after the Left Democratic Front (LDF) suffered its worst electoral setback under Pinarayi Vijayan’s leadership, a series of developments suggest that the protective ring around the former Chie…