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BJP alleges Kerala government bias over excise officer’s bribery flag before transfer
✍️ India Today
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 10:38 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has charged the Kerala state government with bias after an excise officer reported bribe demands prior to his transfer.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has publicly accused the Kerala state government of showing bias in handling a case involving an excise department officer. The officer, before being transferred, had flagged instances of bribery within the department. BJP leaders claim that the government’s decision to move the officer reflects a partial approach to the corruption allegations.
According to the party’s statements, the transfer appears to be a punitive measure aimed at silencing the officer’s complaints rather than addressing the alleged misconduct. The BJP has called for a transparent inquiry into the matter and urged the state administration to ensure that whistle‑blowers are protected.
The Kerala government has not issued an official response to the accusations at the time of reporting. The issue adds to ongoing political tensions between the ruling Left Democratic Front in Kerala and the opposition BJP, which has been highlighting alleged governance lapses across several states.
India Today reported the development, noting that the controversy centers on the procedural handling of the bribery flag and the subsequent transfer decision. The matter is expected to be debated in the state assembly in the coming days.
According to the party’s statements, the transfer appears to be a punitive measure aimed at silencing the officer’s complaints rather than addressing the alleged misconduct. The BJP has called for a transparent inquiry into the matter and urged the state administration to ensure that whistle‑blowers are protected.
The Kerala government has not issued an official response to the accusations at the time of reporting. The issue adds to ongoing political tensions between the ruling Left Democratic Front in Kerala and the opposition BJP, which has been highlighting alleged governance lapses across several states.
India Today reported the development, noting that the controversy centers on the procedural handling of the bribery flag and the subsequent transfer decision. The matter is expected to be debated in the state assembly in the coming days.