Wednesday, May 18, 2011: Kerala Congress (B) leader and Former minister R Balakrishna Pillai, who is undergoing jail sentence in connection with the Idamalayar graft case, has been granted unconditional parole for 10 days.
Pillai, who is in Poojappura central prison had refused to accept the 10-day interim parole granted to him, pointing out that the order has set many terms and conditions for the release including that he should not attend any Public functions and not to give interviews to media.
Balakrishna Pillai, who was out on emergency parole which he got citing ill health of his wife, had returned to Poojapura Central prison here on Thursday. Soon after reaching the prison, he filed another application for parole.
