Thiruvananthapuram, The CPI will conduct an internal inquiry into allegations that its councillor in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation demanded a ₹ 10 lakh bribe to resolve a land-related issue, party state secretary MV Govindan said on Saturday.
The allegation was raised by Sanju, a native of Thirumala, who recently released audio and video clips accusing CPI councillor Ajin S of demanding the money to resolve issues concerning a plot he had purchased at MLA Road in Thrikannapuram ward. Sanju alleged that Ajin approached him claiming that there were liability and encroachment issues concerning the land and subsequently lodged complaints with various government offices. He has filed complaints with Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and the Thiruvananthapuram City Police Commissioner. Ajin, however, denied the allegations, claiming that the audio and video clips were fabricated and AI-generated.
Speaking to reporters, Govindan said the matter had come to the party’s notice and that the Thiruvananthapuram district committee would conduct an inquiry. “The Thiruvananthapuram district committee will conduct an inquiry,” he said, declining to comment further. Thiruvananthapuram Mayor VV Rajesh said that after the bribery allegation came to the notice of the Corporation, the available facts and details were examined. He said the Corporation had not filed any complaint in the matter and that certain legal aspects were being examined.
