Thrissur: CPM district secretary K V Abdul Khader has stated that his party will take all legal measures against the PMLA court's decision to grant prosecution permission in the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank scam. He strongly criticized the decision to prosecute the CPM, asserting that such a move against a political party is contrary to fundamental democratic norms.
CPM's Legal Challenge
“The Enforcement Directorate has named CPM as an accused in the case. Listing a political party as an accused is an unprecedented step, and we will fight it legally, even in the highest court of the country if necessary. There is no question of CPM surrendering before the dictatorial steps of the BJP government at the Centre and their investigating agencies,” Khader told the media.
Former Minister's Allegations
Former minister and CPM functionary A C Moideen, who is also an accused in the case, alleged that central agencies have fabricated the case on the directives of BJP leaders. “There are several judicial institutions above the PMLA court, and CPM will challenge the order wherever needed,” Moideen said.
BJP's Response
Meanwhile, BJP state vice-president K K Aneeshkumar stated that the PMLA court order has vindicated the allegations his party had made against CPM functionaries in the scam. He demanded the resignation of K Radhakrishnan from his MP post and Moideen from his MLA post, as the PMLA court has found prima facie substance in the allegations against them.
