CPM leadership meets amidst rumours of ED crackdown; CM's unexpected visit raises concerns

THRISSUR: During the Kozhikode yatra, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan unexpectedly arrived at the CPM Thrissur district headquarters and held discussions with senior leaders amid rumors. It is rumored that after Kejriwal's arrest in the liquor case, the ED will also crack down on the Karuvannur bank fraud case. However, the party's explanation is that they have come to evaluate the election preparations.

Chief Minister's discussion was with district secretary MM Varghese, state secretariat member PK Biju, state committee members AC Moitheen and MK Kannan, who are accused in the Karuvannur case. It is reported that the Chief Minister has given instructions to be prepared to face any situation.

Chief Minister had no other program in Thrissur yesterday. The district committee received the notification about the Chief Minister's arrival at 7:00 yesterday morning. It was suggested that the accused leaders should be present in the office. They arrived at half-past nine and had a 45-minute meeting in the secretary's office room. At ten o'clock, the Chief Minister went to Kozhikode. It is usual for him to stay at Ram Nilayam and return.

CPM leadership is worried that ED's tough action may take place in Thrissur as well. ED's report says that there is a party connection in the Karuvannur black money deal. ED claims that A.C. Moitheen, M K Kannan and M M Varghese have direct information. ED questioned all three people. ED has frozen Moitheen's bank account. The arrested Vadakkancheri Municipal Standing Committee Chairman P R Aravindakshan and moneylender P Satheesh Kumar are in jail. In recent days, there have been indications that the leaders will be summoned for questioning soon.