Thiruvananthapuram: The CPI(M) is facing scrutiny in the central investigation into Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter, Veena Vijayan’s company, Exalogic. The Bengaluru-based firm is registered using the address of the CPI(M)’s party headquarters, AKG Centre. Earlier, even amid internal party inquiries, State Secretary MV Govindan dismissed the need to verify the company’s address, stating that its records are not maintained at the AKG Centre.
When Veena Vijayan established the company in 2014, the Chief Minister and his family resided in a party-owned flat near the AKG Centre. However, to register the company in Bengaluru, Veena utilized the address of the AKG Centre instead of the flat’s address. Notably, the nominee’s address, her mother Kamala’s, was listed as a house in Kannur. Exalogic has secured more contracts in Kerala since Pinarayi Vijayan assumed office as the Chief Minister. Despite being a software company, neither the company nor the party has provided a conclusive response to inquiries regarding the software developed or customer details.
While the government encourages IT company investments in the state, the Chief Minister’s daughter operates an IT company, Exalogic, in another state. It is notable that Chief Minister also serves as the Minister of IT department. Various parties, including BJP, are raising questions about this. The Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ decision to investigate Exalogic’s dealings was not discussed during the CPI(M) state committee meeting held yesterday. CPI(M) leaders, including Veena Vijayan’s husband and Public Works Department and Tourism Minister PA Mohammed Riyas, have refrained from addressing the media. The CPI(M)’s official stance is that discussing the matter publicly is unnecessary, emphasizing the importance of the ongoing investigation.
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