KOZHIKODE: BJP state president K Surendran has raised allegations against another staff in Chief Minister's Office. He said the CM's additional private secretary CM Raveendran is involved in all illegal dealings in the office.

"The Chief Minister's Office has become a centre for thief and mafia groups. All appointments in the IT department was with the knowledge of Raveendran, Arun and Sivasankar. More people in the office have a connection with gold smuggling. Problems won't be solved by removing Price Water Coopers. All appointment made behind PWD's shadow should be cancelled", he said.

'All appointments made by Price Water Coopers was with the CM's knowledge. The CM is lying towards the public. Pinarayi doesn't have the guts to register a case against the suspended Sivasankar. Actions should also be taken against others sticking around in the CMO", Surendran said.

"All illegal activities and smuggling that have links with the chief minister's office should surface. Many top leaders of the CPI (M) are involved in the gold smuggling case. Pinarayi's policy to not investigate anything doesn't comply with democracy", the BJP state president added.