New Delhi (Agency): BJP has raised serious questions about Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family. The issue at hand? Allegations of corruption.
According to the BJP, a firm linked to Vijayan’s daughter, Veena Vijayan, may have been involved in questionable financial dealings. This firm reportedly took Rs 1.7 crore from a company called Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) without offering any services in return.
Tom Vadakkan, a national spokesperson for the BJP, referred to this as the “Veena Tax.” In a statement, Vadakkan shared that Veena’s firm, named Exalogic Solutions, was contracted to provide CMRL with various services. These services included IT support, marketing advice, and software-related assistance. “The agreement was that CMRL would pay Exalogic Solutions Rs 1.72 crore over three years, in monthly instalments,” Vadakkan stated. This arrangement came into effect because of Veena’s relationship with a “prominent person,” as clarified by the New Delhi branch of the Income Tax Interim Settlement Board.
However, as investigations continued, some surprising details emerged. Tom Vadakkan said, “Despite taking the money, the firm did not provide any of the promised services.” This claim was further supported by the Managing Director of CMRL, S N Sasidharan Kartha. He mentioned that his company did pay the money every month, sticking to the contract’s terms.
“The Income Tax Department’s findings show that between 2017 and 2020, Veena and Exalogic Solutions received Rs 1.72 crore,” said the BJP representative. This money, according to the Income Tax Department, is an “illegal transaction” because it was paid for services that were never rendered. They have compelling evidence to prove this.
Given the gravity of these claims, Vadakkan has voiced the need for a more in-depth investigation. “It’s crucial that we thoroughly examine these allegations. We need to involve central investigative agencies to get to the root of these questionable transactions,” he emphasized.
The story does not end there. Further information has been revealed from another source. Documents that were taken from K S Suresh Kumar, the chief financial officer of CMRL, provided even more insights. Suresh Kumar, a veteran with 27 years of service at CMRL, made a statement that has shaken the political sphere of Kerala. He claimed that several key politicians from parties such as Congress, Muslim League, and the CPI(M) were “recipients of cash.” The amount? A staggering Rs 95 crore.
These corruption allegations against Kerala’s Chief Minister and other notable political figures have ignited significant debates and discussions. The role of central investigative agencies will be critical in shedding light on the matter and determining the truth behind these claims. As the story unfolds, it will be interesting to see the steps taken to ensure transparency and justice.
