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Center-Left Owned by The South FirstFormer Excise chief’s report on bribe collection sparks political row in Keralam
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Former Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao submitted a report to the Kerala state government alleging that two senior Excise officials – Joint Excise Commissioner S. Vinod and Deputy Commissioner Ajay – were involved in corruption and bribe collection, and recommended their removal and a vigilance probe. The report also noted a close acquaintance between Excise Minister M. Liju and a bar in Kayamkulam, without details. CPI(M) state secretary M.V. Govindan said the disclosures suggested possible links between the alleged corruption network and the Excise Minister, turning the issue into a political row.
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The issue took a political turn after CPI(M) state secretary M.V. Govindan alleged that the disclosures pointed to possible links between the alleged corruption network and the Excise Minister. The post Former Excise chief’s report on bribe collection sparks political row in Keralam appeared first…
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Former Excise Commissioner flags corruption in dept, CPI(M) alleges minister's involvement
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao, shortly before being relieved from the post, had submitted a report to the state government alleging corruption and collection of bribes by two senior officials of the Excise Department, officials said on November 7. Rao, who was…
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The issue took a political turn after CPI(M) state secretary M.V. Govindan alleged that the disclosures pointed to possible links between the alleged corruption network and the Excise Minister. The post Former Excise chief’s report on bribe collection sparks political row in Keralam appeared first…
