Congress Leader Demands ED Probe Into Alleged Electoral Influence by CMRL MD in Kerala
A Kerala Congress leader has filed a complaint with India's Enforcement Directorate alleging that the Managing Director of Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited influenced the Manalur Assembly election outcome in favor of the Left Democratic Front candidate, who won by 126 votes. The complaint claims attempts were made to influence community organizations and RSS-linked circles during the election period. The Congress leader is calling for investigation of financial transactions and fund flows in the constituency.
Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee secretary C.C. Sreekumar has submitted a formal complaint to the Enforcement Directorate alleging that Sasidharan Kartha, Managing Director of Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL), intervened to influence the electoral outcome in the Manalur Assembly constituency. The Left Democratic Front candidate won the election by a narrow margin of 126 votes. According to Sreekumar's complaint, efforts were made during the election period to influence various community organizations and RSS-linked circles. He has called for comprehensive scrutiny of all financial transactions, phone communications, and fund flows involving Kartha and his associates following the election announcement. Sreekumar emphasized that an impartial investigation is necessary to maintain the credibility of the democratic process and determine whether the election result was improperly influenced.
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The article does not include any response or statement from Sasidharan Kartha, CMRL, or the Enforcement Directorate regarding these allegations. No information is provided about whether the ED has acknowledged receipt of the complaint or initiated any preliminary inquiry.
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Congress leader seeks ED probe into alleged influence by CMRL MD in Manalur poll outcome
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