Pinarayi's criticism of Mani not sincere: Chandy

KOTTAYAM: Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said here on Sunday that CPI (M) State secretary Pinarayi Vijayan statement criticising the comments by party Idukki district secretary M.M. Mani lacked sincerity.


Talking to mediapersons, Chandy pointed out that Vijayan was not able to confidently state that neither the CPI (M) nor its members had any role in the murders that were mentioned by Mani. “His stance only strengthened suspicion that the members of his party had conspired to eliminate its enemies. I am of the opinion that the press conference (called by Mr. Vijayan) was merely intended to become a medium to caution his party members against making public statements,” he said.


The Chief Minister said the comments made by Mr. Mani were of a serious nature and legal proceedings would be initiated to unravel the truth. “His revelations have come at a time when the party's leadership has reiterated its declared stance against political violence.”