CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: Pinarayi Vijayan says ED’s charges shows a ‘shared political agenda’ between BJP and Congress
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the Enforcement Directorate's charges in the CMRL‑Exalogic payoff case reveal a shared political agenda between the BJP and Congress. He noted that while non‑BJP parties have accused the ED of being a tool of the Centre, Congress leaders in Kerala appeared to back the agency’s actions against CPI(M) leaders.
- ✓Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the Enforcement Directorate's charges in the CMRL‑Exalogic payoff case reveal a shared political agenda between the BJP and Congress.
- ✓He noted that while non‑BJP parties have accused the ED of being a tool of the Centre, Congress leaders in Kerala appeared to back the agency’s actions against CPI(M) leaders.
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday, asserting that the agency’s charges in the CMRL‑Exalogic payoff case demonstrate a coordinated political agenda shared by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress. Vijayan highlighted that the ED’s investigations are being used to target political opponents across the country.
Vijayan pointed out that the ED has previously named senior Congress figures such as Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi as victims of its probes. In contrast, he observed that several Congress leaders in Kerala have openly welcomed the ED’s attempts to pursue CPI(M) leaders in the same case, suggesting a divergent stance within the party at the state level.
The comment comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the ED’s role in high‑profile corruption investigations, with the CMRL‑Exalogic case adding to the political friction between national and regional parties. Analysts say the episode could deepen mistrust between the centre and state governments and influence upcoming electoral dynamics in Kerala and beyond.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | KL State |
| Publication Date | 12 September 2026 |