THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: KPCC President K Sudhakaran criticized Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for not responding to allegations against Veena Vijayan. Sudhakaran said that whether it is the Chief Minister who did not speak out despite the allegations or Mathew Kuzhalnadan who challenged him to review any documents when the allegations were raised, the one showing real courage.

Mathew Kuzhalnadan is the person who stated that any of their leaders can come and examine the records regarding the allegations made. Sudhakaran also questioned whether the CPM has the right to challenge allegations against Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter in a similar way.

‘Mathew Kuzhalnadan and the Congress have displayed backbone. What evidence do you need? Didn't he say, 'Let Thomas Isaac come and verify'? Isn't he a strong CPM leader? But why hasn't he followed through? Why isn't the CPM taking up that challenge? Has anyone else responded with such bravery when corruption allegations were raised? He is fearless, unafraid of any complaint. He possesses all the necessary documents, which he is willing to share with anyone. Anyone can verify. What more is required?’ Sudhakaran inquired.

‘Look at how many diversions these CPM members have created. I have the ED on my heels. What happened after claiming that I am being pursued by the vigilance and other cases? This shameless and deceptive tactic of the CPM to create smokescreens in front of the public is disgraceful. The CPM's moral standards have deteriorated significantly. Even the Chief Minister lacks morals.’

‘Has the Chief Minister uttered a single word amid all these issues? Who embodies true courage? The Chief Minister or Kuzhalnadan? Does the Chief Minister possess the backbone and courage to respond? Did he falter in front of the press? On one side, we have such a Chief Minister and on the other, Mathew Kuzhalnadan who dares to present all his documents and challenge anyone to uncover corruption. CPM members who hold him accountable are deluding themselves. I am entirely convinced that even the CPM's allies won't doubt this,’ K Sudhakaran declared.

‘How many allegations have been leveled against the Chief Minister? If there is no collusion between the CPM and the central agency will Pinarayi Vijayan remain free like this? Won't he be imprisoned soon? Isn't the BJP providing him with all sorts of advantages? Why hasn't the Lavalin case progressed? Hasn't that case been adjourned 33 times? If it proceeds Pinarayi Vijayan will end up in jail.’

‘So many financial crimes have been alleged against him. His secretary is in custody. Shouldn't the Minister also be incarcerated when the secretary is imprisoned? Isn't Shivashankar in jail for what he did with the Chief Minister's approval? Shouldn't the Chief Minister also face consequences? The Chief Minister, who sanctioned it shows no concern that the Secretary is imprisoned due to his actions. No charges against the Chief Minister. There won't be any charges. Because they are in alignment with the BJP.’

‘Didn't they discover black money belonging to BJP State President K Surendran? There isn't even a vigilance case in that situation. Pinarayi Vijayan's police force did not investigate. The BJP is shielding the CPM from corruption. When the BJP is corrupt, the CPM is also complicit. A Congress-free Bharat is the BJP's objective. To achieve that, they are supporting the CPM in Kerala.’

‘Every political movement requires funding. Sudhakaran responded to the journalists' question about whether any political movement can operate without financial support.’