THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala Lokayukta on Thursday sent a notice to minister KT Jaleel asking him to present the details of his interaction with the UAE consulate regarding the Ramzan kit. The minister has been asked to present the details before August 27. It also informed the minister to come up with proper reasons so that it should not consider the petition seeking his disqualification.

Earlier, Youth Congress leader Rohit had submitted a petition seeking Jaleel's disqualification. The Lokayukta has also sought a response from the Chief Secretary regarding any possible violation of the rules.

BJP state president K Surendran had also alleged that the minister was helping the gold smugglers.