‘Congress encouraged ED’: Big CPI(M) claim after Vijayan's home raided; Tharoor has a counter
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at multiple locations in Kerala, including the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. CPI(M) MP John Brittas accused the ruling Congress party of encouraging these actions against Vijayan, claiming it is a form of political vendetta. In response, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor refuted the allegations, stating there is no evidence to support such claims.
- ▪The ED searched around 10 locations across Kerala under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
- ▪CPI(M) MP John Brittas alleged that the Congress government encouraged the ED to target Vijayan.
- ▪Tharoor countered that there is absolutely no evidence supporting the claims against Congress.
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‘Congress encouraged ED’: Big CPI(M) claim after Vijayan's home raided; Tharoor has a counterThe ED searched around 10 locations across Kerala. Among them was Vijayan's rented residence in Thiruvananthapuram, officials said.Updated on: May 27, 2026 1:50 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Wednesday strongly condemned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the residence of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and alleged that the ruling Congress in the state was "part and parcel of this game".Brittas alleged that the Congress government in Kerala had encouraged the ED to act against Vijayan.
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