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CPM Leader Vijayan Involved in a Graft Case


In a setback for Kerala unit of CPM, Governor S Gavai has given a go-ahead to the CBI to prosecute top CPM leader Pinarayi Vijayan in the SNC Lavalin case.

Gavai had earlier asked for more clarification from the LDF government on the case saying that the delay in giving opinion on prosecution proceedings was not deliberate.

Reacting to the development Kerala state committee of the CPM has issued a statement backing Vijayan. They say that the Governor's decision is unfortunate and that the party will face it legally and politically.

The case dates back about 12 years when Vijayan as power minister granted a contract for almost Rs 400 crore to a Canadian firm even though an Indian firm had a much lower quote. Vijayan is ninth accused in the case.

The politically sensitive case is Kerala's biggest financial scam involving Rs 378 crore pertaining to the alleged corruption in awarding contract to Canadian firm SNC Lavalin.

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