Kerala CM Vijayan Rejects LDF MLA Anwar's Corruption Charges, Says Attempt Made To 'Malign Govt'

PV Anwar, who defied a gag order issued by the LDF, escalated his attack on Kerala government where he announced his decision to not participate in the LDF legislature party meeting.

The political climate in Kerala has intensified after Nilambur MLA P V Anwar severed ties with the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, accusing the government of corruption and misleading the public. In response, CM Vijayan has categorically rejected Anwar’s allegations, labeling them as deliberate attempts to tarnish the image of the LDF and its leadership.

Addressing the accusations made by Anwar, CM Vijayan stated, "As I had suspected earlier, things have unfolded exactly as expected. PV Anwar has now spoken against the party, the LDF, and the government. Moreover, he voiced points widely propagated by the enemies of the LDF. His intent is clear. He has openly declared it himself, distancing from the LDF and stating he would not participate in the parliamentary party."

The Chief Minister dismissed the allegations, stating they were part of a smear campaign against the government. "These accusations are nothing but attempts to defame the LDF and the government. These statements will not affect the ongoing investigation processes, which will continue with the same precision and impartiality as planned," he said.

Anwar's Allegations

Anwar, who defied a gag order issued by the LDF, escalated his attack on the government during a press conference in Malappuram, where he announced his decision to not participate in the LDF legislature party meeting. He emphasised that he would not resign as MLA since he was granted the role by the people of Nilambur.

Virtually severing his association with the ruling front, Anwar accused CM Vijayan of failing to deliver on assurances regarding allegations made against senior police officers and political figures. He specifically targeted ADGP M R Ajithkumar and the Chief Minister’s political secretary, P Sasi, alleging that his complaints against them were ignored.

Anwar also leveled fresh accusations, challenging the Chief Minister to order a reinvestigation into the state's 180-odd gold smuggling cases under the supervision of a sitting judge. He alleged that the police were not following proper procedures when confiscating gold from "carriers" involved in illegal smuggling.

Going a step further, Anwar called Vijayan a "cheat" and demanded that the Chief Minister step down from his position as the head of the Home Department, accusing him of misleading the public on critical issues.