Kerala: Facing protests, CPM reminds Cong of reaction when ED ‘targeted’ its leaders

The ED questioned K T Jaleel, a CPI-(M)-backed legislator, on Friday in connection with alleged money laundering behind the smuggling of gold using diplomatic cargo channel to UAE consulate in Kerala.

With the Opposition demanding resignation of Kerala Higher Education Minister K T Jaleel for being questioned by Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged money laundering in the gold smuggling case, the CPI(M) on Saturday said that the demand for resignation is politically motivated and reminded the Congress about its reaction when its own leaders were “targeted” by the ED.

In a statement, the CPI(M) state secretariat said,…