THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The accused in the gold smuggling case Swapna Suresh reacts against the references in the autobiography of the former Principal secretary to the CM M Shivashankar. Swapna said that Sivasankar knew about the illegal transactions at the UAE Consulate and that he was the one who got her the job in Space Park.

It is really bad if the book was written in a way which questions my personality. Sivasankar was an important part of my life and the job given by him in space park was my only means of livelihood. It was a huge help and he was part of the family. I don't want to lie about it. Still he says that he is unaware about the appointment. Don't target a woman, that's not right. Swapna Suresh said that she had met high-ranking officials in the space park and in the government as per Sivasankar's instructions.

To others Sivasankar sir is a great official and an IAS officer. But for me, he is one of the most important person in my life. He was actively involved in everything I did. I blindly believed in him and lived according to his instructions for the last three years. He knows everything in my life. He also knows the issues at the consulate. So he suggested to change the job. I was given the job because of my ability and not for my degree.

He was a part of the family and was present at all birthdays and celebrations. He knows everything that happened in my life during that time.

If there are any statements in the autobiography that questions my credibility and self-respect, it is not right. She said she did not want to hurt anyone. He was like a personal companion in her life. I have given several gifts to him and it is not right only to mention the iPhone .Swapna said she would write a book if she had anything to say to convince the public.