Kerala solar scam co-accused Saritha Nair has made startling revelations before the solar commission. In her statement, Saritha has tried to implicate Kerala CM Oommen Chandy and many other politicians for accepting bribe.
Saritha’s statements come after Chandy appeared before the judicial commission on Wednesday.
Here are a few allegations made by Saritha:
– On 26 December 2012 evening, Rs 1 Crore and 80 lakh was handed over to Mr Thomas Kuruvilla, a staff member of the CM.
Saritha also told the judicial commission that the Chief Minister had wanted to speak to her and she was made to call her on a personal landline. Kuruvilla is based out of New Delhi and he has denied Saritha’s allegations.
– According to Saritha, a bribe of Rs 40 lakhs was given to Power Minister Aryadan Muhammed’s PA Keshavan at the minister’s residence in two instalments. Saritha claims that the minister’s staff had asked for Rs 2 crores.
– Oommen Chandy’s PA Jikkumon Jacob had demanded Rs 7 crore as bribe of which Rs 1 crore and 80 lakh was handed over to Kuruvilla.
Oommen Chandy Denies Allegations
Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has denied Saritha’s allegations that she had spoken to him. When asked about the alleged bribe, he said, “A cheque of Rs 2 lakh that she gave for CM’s relief fund itself bounced, I don’t know how she claims to have crores with her. Let me repeat what I told the Solar Commission, she has not benefited a paisa from the government.”
Oommen Chandy, Kerala CMWill the people of this state believe her allegations? She does not have any proof.
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