CM’s chartered flight lands before Lok Ayukta

Controversy over private funding of CM VD Satheesan’s chartered flight has reached Kerala Lok Ayukta, with a complaint seeking an investigation into alleged corruption, abuse of official position and violation of code of conduct for ministers. The complaint, filed by KM Shajahan, centres on ₹19.88 lakh expenditure allegedly borne by Chipsan Aviation Private Limited for aircraft used by Satheesan.