Former Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan has dismissed allegations linked to the CMRL-Exalogic monthly payment case, describing the proceedings as an attempt to politically target him and his family.Speaking in Alappuzha on Saturday, Vijayan defended the financial transactions between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions, a now-defunct IT firm associated with his daughter Veena Vijayan. ‘This Father Has Seen Many Such Attempts’Vijayan said the case was being used to target him by bringing his family into the controversy. Defending himself against the allegations, he said, “This father has seen many such attempts.”He maintained that he remained prepared to face the allegations and contest the matter through legal and political channels.Vijayan Defends Business TransactionsVijayan has maintained that the payments made between CMRL and Exalogic were legitimate business transactions. According to his position, the dealings were conducted through banking channels and were compliant with applicable tax requirements.He also questioned the timeline being presented in connection with the investigation. Vijayan argued that the agreements between CMRL and Exalogic were entered into before his daughter Veena Vijayan married P.A. Mohammed Riyas, who is a former Kerala minister.The Enforcement Directorate has alleged that ₹3.28 crore was paid as a bribe through the family. Vijayan disputes the allegations and has questioned how later political relationships could be connected to earlier corporate agreements. Political Dispute Over ProbeVijayan also accused the BJP-led central government of using central investigative agencies for political purposes. He further alleged that the Congress-led United Democratic Front government in Kerala was cooperating with what he described as the same political agenda.The controversy has intensified after the Kerala government directed the Crime Branch to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a preliminary inquiry into findings associated with the ED investigation.The inquiry focuses on allegations involving corruption, corporate payments and suspected hawala transactions. Vijayan has rejected the allegations and said he and his family are prepared to face the matter legally.The claims made by Vijayan represent his position on the case, while the allegations under investigation remain subject to the ongoing legal and investigative process.Also Read : ED Raids Properties Linked To Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan In CMRL Pay Off Case Probe
