Ramesh Chennithala
Kerala Congress Labels ED Notice to Chief Minister Vijayan as 'Fraudulent' in KIIFB Masala Bond Case
Dec 02, 2025 09:31 pm CST
The Kerala Congress has denounced the Enforcement Directorate's show-cause notice to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the KIIFB Masala Bond case as fraudulent. Senior leader Ramesh Chennithala accused both BJP and CPI(M) of manipulating the ED, suggesting political collusion. The controversy surrounds Rs 2,000 crore raised through masala bonds, with allegations of corruption and FEMA violations involving connections to the SNC-Lavalin company.
Congress Announces Solo Campaign for Mumbai BMC Elections Amid Alliance Tensions
Nov 16, 2025 02:25 am CST
The Congress party has officially announced it will contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently, fielding candidates across all 227 wards. This strategic shift comes just one day after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve criticized Congress's alliance approach and seat-sharing delays. Mumbai Congress leadership has launched a campaign highlighting alleged corruption under BJP-led Mahayuti administration, while government officials dismiss the party's solo strategy as ineffective against the ruling coalition.