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Kerala Orders Probe into ED Report on CM Vijayan, Veena & Riyas over CMRL Payoff
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 07:36 PM
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The Kerala government has ordered a probe into an Enforcement Directorate report that alleges a payoff involving Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his wife Veena Vijayan and Riyas in a CMRL-related case.
The Kerala state government announced that it will initiate an inquiry into a recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) report. The report alleges that a payoff was made in connection with a Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) matter and names Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his wife Veena Vijayan and political aide Riyas as the individuals involved.
According to the ED document, the alleged transaction was intended to influence decisions related to the CMRL project. While the report does not disclose the exact amount or the mechanism of the purported payment, it calls for a thorough examination of the claims against the three named persons.
In response, the state administration has directed a senior investigative officer to conduct the probe, emphasizing that the inquiry will be independent and transparent. Officials said the findings will be submitted to the state cabinet for further action.
The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of political figures in Kerala and reflects the government's intent to address any potential misconduct swiftly. No official comment has been released by the individuals named in the report.
According to the ED document, the alleged transaction was intended to influence decisions related to the CMRL project. While the report does not disclose the exact amount or the mechanism of the purported payment, it calls for a thorough examination of the claims against the three named persons.
In response, the state administration has directed a senior investigative officer to conduct the probe, emphasizing that the inquiry will be independent and transparent. Officials said the findings will be submitted to the state cabinet for further action.
The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of political figures in Kerala and reflects the government's intent to address any potential misconduct swiftly. No official comment has been released by the individuals named in the report.