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ED summons former Kerala CM Vijayan in CMRL case probe
The Enforcement Directorate has issued a summons to former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, directing him to appear for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation into the CMRL matter. The agency pasted the notice at his residence after he was unavailable to receive it in person.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has escalated its investigation into the CMRL case by issuing a formal summons to Pinarayi Vijayan, the former Chief Minister of Kerala. Unable to serve the summons directly, ED officials pasted the notice at Vijayan's residence, directing him to appear before the agency on October 23 for questioning.
The CMRL case has drawn significant attention from central agencies as part of ongoing investigations into alleged financial irregularities. The summons represents a significant development in the probe, as it marks the first direct call for Vijayan's statement regarding the matter under investigation.
Vijayan, who stepped down as Kerala's Chief Minister in May 2023 after leading the state government for five years, has maintained his innocence in various matters under scrutiny by central authorities. The ED's move to formally summon him suggests the agency believes his testimony is crucial for progressing with the investigation.
The October 23 appearance date gives Vijayan time to respond to the summons. The investigation continues to draw political attention in Kerala, where the former CM remains a prominent figure in the Communist Party of India (Marxist).