Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has urged the CPI(M) to expel former MLA A Padmakumar, who is in judicial custody in the Sabarimala gold theft case. He cited court observations and raised concerns over the party’s inaction
The Kerala Assembly remained paralysed as the Opposition intensified its attack on the CPI(M)-led government over the Sabarimala gold theft, demanding the resignation of the Devaswom Minister and alleging undue pressure on the investigation, citing High Court observations
The SIT arrested Sabarimala temple tantri Kantaru Rajeevar in the gold theft case after he allegedly evaded summons. The Enforcement Directorate has also registered a money laundering case, widening the scope of the investigation ahead of key political developments
