Pinarayi Vijayan Reacts to ED Raids: 'This Is Not the End' Pinarayi Vijayan, the leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI(M)), addressed the recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on his residence and those of his associates, stating that the actions are not the end of the struggle. He emphasized that the raids are part of a broader attack by the BJP-led government against the opposition and its leaders, which has sparked nationwide protests. Vijayan called on his supporters to remain united and face any challenges, asserting that the situation is only the beginning of a larger confrontation. The ED conducted raids on multiple locations linked to Vijayan and his family, including his residence in Thiruvananthapuram and the home of his son-in-law, Riyas, in Kozhikode. The raids were reportedly connected to allegations of financial misconduct involving Vijayan’s daughter, Vineela Vijayan, and her company, Exalogue. The case centers on claims that Exalogue received 1.72 crore rupees from the CMRL (Cochin Metro Rail Limited) for services not rendered. The ED’s investigation into these allegations led to the raids, which were carried out under the supervision of the Central Armed Police Forces. Vijayan’s spokesperson described the raids as a deliberate attempt by the BJP government to undermine the opposition. He criticized the government for using legal mechanisms to target political opponents, stating that such actions have drawn widespread public condemnation. The CPI(M) accused the BJP of engaging in "unlawful attacks" on the opposition, arguing that the raids are part of a pattern of harassment against dissenting voices.#enforcement_directorate_ed #pinarayi_vijayan #communist_party_of_india_cpi_m #cochin_metro_rail_limitd_cmrl #serious_fraud_investigation_office_sfio
