THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In an exclusive interview given to Kerala Kaumudi Online, PC George has alleged that KM Mani had received bribe from bar owners. Denying the investigation report that surfaced recently, George said that there was a note counting machine at Mani's house. Since George was a strong supporter of Mani when the controversy broke out, his new allegation will surely lead to discussions in the upcoming days.
The report of the party's inquiry commission regarding the bar-bribery case has been released. You were a member of the Commission. What is your reaction?

The report is baseless. I was a strong supporter of Mani during those days. We both discussed and appointed a commission to probe into the matter. Now, the report states that I, a member of the commission, was part of the conspiracy. Jose K Mani is out of his mind.

But what is the real truth behind it? That’s what everyone wants to know

It is true that KM Mani bought money from both the groups.

Who are the two groups?

When the bars remained closed he received cash from a group by assuring them that he could open the bars. He also received cash from another group saying that the closed bars would not be opened.