Kerala considers withdrawing general consent to CBI probe

Written by Shaju Philip | Thiruvananthapuram | October 25, 2020 2:27:37 am

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi VijayanThe Kerala government is considering withdrawing general consent given to the CBI to investigate cases in the state.

This has gained ground after leading constituents of the ruling LDF, CPI(M) and CPI, wanted the government to take steps to curb CBI taking up probes, like some other states have done.

Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala, however, said the move to curb CBI in the state is suicidal and part of an attempt to cover up corruption in the Life Mission scheme.