CPI(M) defends Pinarayi in CMRL case, blames UDF-ED nexus

CPI(M) Kerala secretary MV Govindan defended former CM Pinarayi Vijayan in the CMRL-Exalogic cases, alleging UDF joined hands with ED to politically target Vijayan and the party. He dismissed resignation demands and said the party will respond legally and politically. Kerala Vigilance Bureau has filed two FIRs naming Vijayan and his daughter T Veena.