The Congress and BJP have both called for a high-level inquiry into an alleged scandal involving an NRI-affiliated party member from the UK. The controversy, which had surfaced earlier in the year, had even led to his temporary sidelining from the party. Now, the matter has returned to public attention, prompting both parties to demand transparency and accountability.
In response, the accused—who maintains his innocence—has filed a defamation suit in Delhi’s High Court, denouncing the claims against him as unsubstantiated. Despite the court case, neither the party nor Kerala’s ruling leadership has addressed the allegations openly.
The renewed clamor arises amid rising pressure on the state’s main political factions. The Opposition argues that the party’s reluctance to act or comment on the matter suggests a troubling tolerance of potential misconduct. They insist the situation warrants scrutiny under both internal ethics mechanisms and legal procedures to uphold public trust.
Meanwhile, the accused continues to contest the claims through legal channels, asserting that the defamation suit will expose the baseless nature of the accusations. As of now, the party leadership has remained silent, and no official probe has been initiated, leaving the controversy unresolved and casting a shadow over the political climate in Kerala.