CPM councillor quits protesting probe into graft charges
The New Indian Express Kochi|December 06, 2024
Mayor M Anilkumar had decided to announce a vigilance investigation into the bribery allegations levelled against some officials
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CPM councillor quits protesting probe into graft charges

M H M Ashraf, a member of the town planning committee, resigned from the committee on Thursday in protest against the mayor's decision to announce a vigilance investigation into bribery allegations against some officials.

Ashraf, who is a CPM councillor, in his resignation letter, alleged that Mayor M Anilkumar, by announcing a vigilance investigation into the allegation raised by Opposition councillor P S Viju on Wednesday, is trying to hide his inefficiency and protect wrongdoers.

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