ED raids former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's homes in CMRL pay-off case
On May 27, 2026, the Enforcement Directorate raided 12 locations across Kerala and Bengaluru, including former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residences in Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram, over alleged pay-offs. The probe examines whether his daughter T. Veena's defunct firm Exalogic received ₹1.72 crore from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) between 2017-2021 without providing services. CPI(M) condemned the raids as politically motivated, staging widespread protests. The operation followed a Kerala High Court order dismissing CMRL's plea to quash the ED probe.
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Case registered against 57 over protest during ED raid at CPI(M) leader Riyas' house
Kozhikode Medical College police in Kerala registered a case against 57 people, including prominent CPI(M) and DYFI leaders, for protesting during an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the residence of former Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas. The raid on May 27 was part of an investigation into the alleged CMRL-Exalogic Solutions political payoff case involving T. Veena, daughter of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Protesters allegedly used force against police, raised slogans, blocked roads, and attempted to block ED officials' vehicle. The case was registered under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The ED officers left the site with police assistance, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Bail Denied for Five Accused in Attack on ED Officials in Kerala
A court in Thiruvananthapuram rejected the bail plea of five CPI(M) workers accused of attacking Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials and damaging vehicles during a raid at the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The defense argued the ED officials were not on duty and the vehicle was not official, but the prosecution countered that the officials were on duty until returning to their office. The court accepted the prosecution's arguments. The raid was part of a money-laundering investigation into Vijayan's daughter's defunct firm, Exalogic Solutions, which allegedly received payments from a mining company without providing services. Six more suspects were arrested, bringing the total to 25. Police have registered a case against approximately 300 people suspected of involvement. The Home Minister has ordered the chargesheet to be filed before the accused can seek bail.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.18 CPI(M) Workers Arrested in ED Attack Case; Five Accused Still Absconding
The Thiruvananthapuram City police have arrested 18 CPI(M) workers, including former councillor I.P. Binu, in connection with an attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials and vehicles during a raid at former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence. Five more accused, including former councillor Attukal Unni, remain absconding. The arrested individuals were produced before the Vanchiyoor District Court and later taken for medical examination, with party workers gathering outside the hospital in support. The prosecution opposed bail, arguing the attack constituted destruction of public property and obstruction of government officials. Senior CPI(M) leader V. Sivankutty criticized the police, alleging raids without warrants and intimidation of family members, including elderly and bedridden patients. He also claimed police and ED actions aggravated the situation by driving vehicles toward seated activists.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Kerala CM Denies State Role in ED Raid on Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stated that the state government had no role in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the residence of Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan. Addressing a press conference, he dismissed allegations by CPI(M) leaders linking the raid to his recent courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as 'ridiculous.' Satheesan noted that the ED is a central agency and the state was not informed beforehand. He confirmed that the Home Minister deployed police to prevent a law and order situation after ED officers were attacked, calling the assault a serious crime. He also differentiated the money laundering allegations against Vijayan's daughter T. Veena from other political funding cases, citing large transactions with Exalogic without client services. Satheesan rejected claims he was avoiding media questions, asserting his right to respond after studying all issues.
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On May 28, 2026, CPI(M) activists in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, protested against Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister and senior CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan. CPI(M) State secretary V. Srinivasa Rao termed the raids politically motivated, alleging a planned conspiracy to intimidate Left forces and democratic voices. Central Committee member P. Lokanadham claimed the raids aimed to divert public attention from rising prices of essentials, noting that no incriminating evidence was found. State Secretariat member Ch. Babu Rao criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for questioning why the BJP had not acted earlier, suggesting a tacit understanding between the two parties. The protest included CPI(M), Left, and farmers' organization leaders.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.CPI(M) stages protest against ED raids on Pinarayi’s residence
Members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] staged a protest at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Chowk in Kalaburagi on Thursday, condemning the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) Polit Bureau member Pinarayi Vijayan. The protest was led by district leaders including K. Neela, who addressed the gathering. Neela stated that the ED action is politically motivated and an act of revenge by the BJP-led Union government, which is using central agencies as weapons for political retaliation. She also condemned the detention of senior CPI(M) leaders Brinda Karat, Ashok Dhawale, and Mariam Dhawale during protests in Delhi, calling it an attempt to suppress democratic movements. Neela claimed that courts have repeatedly found no connection between Vijayan and the Exalogic case, yet he continues to be targeted. Protesters demanded an end to politically motivated investigations and protection of democratic rights.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.CPI(M) holds demonstration in Thoothukudi against ED raid on Pinarayi Vijayan
On May 28, 2026, CPI(M) cadre staged a demonstration in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, condemning the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan. The protesters, led by Thoothukudi city secretary M. S. Muthu, alleged that the BJP-led central government is misusing the Income Tax Department and ED to intimidate opposition parties. They also condemned the detainment of CPI(M) leaders M. A. Baby, Brinda Karat, and others who had protested against the raid. The demonstration took place near Chidambara Nagar bus stop, with district secretary K. P. Arumugam and other party members in attendance.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Kerala Police Face Scrutiny After Attack on ED Officials During Raid at Former CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence
The Kerala Police are under intense scrutiny following a violent attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials during a raid at former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence in Thiruvananthapuram. Eight CPI(M) and DYFI workers have been arrested, with around 15 suspects identified through footage and intelligence. The state government has launched an inquiry into alleged intelligence and security failures. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala held a high-level meeting with senior police and intelligence officials to review the incident. State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar stated that sufficient police were deployed but acknowledged the need for a detailed investigation. Two cases have been registered, including charges of attempt to murder and assault on officials.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.CPI(M) condemns ED raids on Pinarayi Vijayan, calls for protests in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has condemned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the residences of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, which occurred shortly after he left office. State secretary V. Srinivasa Rao alleged that the ED is being used as a political instrument by the BJP-led central government to target opposition leaders and suppress dissent. He called the raids 'vindictive and undemocratic' and accused the government of misusing investigative agencies like the ED, CBI, and NIA. Rao urged party cadres to organize protests across Andhra Pradesh and called on democratic forces and intellectuals to oppose what he termed the Centre's 'politics of vendetta.' The article, published by The Hindu on May 28, 2026, includes references to related coverage of the ED raids and Vijayan's defiant response.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.ED raid at Kerala opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan's residence sparks violent protests
On May 27, 2026, the Enforcement Directorate conducted an eight-hour raid at the residence of Kerala Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram. The operation, which began at 6 a.m., was guarded by CRPF and Kerala Police. Hundreds of CPI(M) workers gathered outside, shouting slogans and denouncing the raid as politically motivated. As ED officials attempted to leave, protesters vandalised three vehicles, smashing windshields and striking doors. A driver and three police officers sustained injuries. Police were forced to lathi charge the crowd to create a safe corridor for the convoy. ED officials later filed a formal complaint at Thampanoor police station regarding the attack and vehicle damage.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Defiant Pinarayi Vijayan Raises Fist After ED Raid, Vows Long Battle Against BJP and Congress
Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, now Leader of the Opposition, emerged defiantly with a raised fist after a seven-hour Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at his Thiruvananthapuram home on May 27, 2026. Flanked by top CPI(M) leaders, he accused the BJP of subverting central agencies to target opposition figures and criticized Congress for tacitly supporting the action. Vijayan called the raid the beginning of a long battle for democracy and equality. However, his message was undercut by CPI(M) workers who damaged ED vehicles and assaulted officers despite heavy police presence. Police arrested scores of workers. The raid is part of the CMRL pay-off case investigation.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Protesters attack ED officials' vehicle outside Pinarayi Vijayan's house in Kerala capital after raids
On May 27, 2026, violence erupted outside the residence of Kerala Opposition Leader and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram after Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials completed a raid and were leaving the premises. Suspected CPI(M) workers gathered to protest the raid, blocking the ED vehicle and throwing stones at it. The windshield was broken, and the vehicle also carried women officials. Police and central security personnel struggled to control the crowd. The incident follows ED raids linked to the CMRL pay-off case, and the CPI(M) has alleged a Congress-BJP nexus behind the ED action.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.ED Raids on Pinarayi Vijayan Trigger CPI(M) Protests Across Kerala
On May 27, 2026, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the residences of former Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan in connection with the CMRL pay-off case, which involves allegations that Vijayan's daughter's firm received retainers from a private mining company without providing services. CPI(M) workers staged widespread protests across Kerala, and party State Secretary M.V. Govindan condemned the raids as a politically motivated attack by the Sangh Parivar and RSS, vowing political and legal resistance. Govindan noted that previous investigations by multiple agencies and court rulings had dismissed similar allegations. He also accused the Congress and UDF of colluding with the BJP, pointing out that two UDF ministers were mentioned in the case but faced no action. The raids are part of a broader pattern of central agencies targeting opposition leaders, according to the CPI(M).
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.ED Raids Multiple Locations in Kerala in Exalogic-CMRL Pay-off Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted simultaneous raids across Kerala and Bengaluru on May 27, 2026, in connection with the Exalogic-CMRL pay-off case. The searches, which began around 7 a.m., targeted the corporate office of Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) in Aluva, the residence of its managing director Sasidharan Kartha, and a sister concern's office. Raids also took place at the residences of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur, as well as the home of his son-in-law and former minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas. The operation followed a Kerala High Court order on May 26 dismissing CMRL's plea to quash the ED probe. The case stems from an Income Tax report alleging that Vijayan's daughter T. Veena's company, Exalogic Solutions, received ₹1.72 crore from CMRL without evidence of services rendered. The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) had previously investigated the matter.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.CPI(M) cadres protest after ED raids former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's residence
On May 27, 2026, Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials raided the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister and current Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan in Kannur as part of a money laundering investigation into financial transactions between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions. The raid began at 6:00 a.m., with only a caretaker and local CPI(M) secretary present. As news spread, CPI(M) workers gathered in large numbers to protest, leading to heavy police deployment. The CPI(M) leadership condemned the searches as politically motivated, accusing the BJP-led central government of using investigative agencies to target opposition leaders. Senior party leaders described the action as 'retaliatory politics' and an 'opposition witch hunt.' An emergency state leadership meeting was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to plan further protests across Kerala.
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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has strongly condemned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. CPI(M) MP John Brittas accused the central government of systematically misusing agencies to target political opponents, alleging that Congress leadership encouraged the ED action. The ED raided Vijayan's residences in Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram on May 27, 2026, as part of an inquiry into whether his daughter T. Veena's defunct firm Exalogic received monthly retainers from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) between 2017-2021 without providing services. Brittas vowed that the CPI(M) would fight back with public support to defend democracy.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.ED raids former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's houses in CMRL pay-off case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the houses of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram on May 27, 2026, as part of a long-running investigation into alleged pay-offs. The searches covered 12 locations across the state, including the residence of former Industries Minister Muhammad Riyaz (Veena Vijayan's husband) and homes of mining company promoters. The probe focuses on whether Veena Vijayan's defunct firm Exalogic received substantial monthly retainers from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) between 2017-2021 without providing tangible services. ED officials, accompanied by CISF personnel, cordoned off the premises, including Vijayan's rented house at Bakery Junction. Vijayan and his family were present during the raid.
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