Medical college bribery: National BJP leaders involved, says Ramesh Chennithala

Thrissur: Opposition Leader Ramesh Chennithala has demanded a CBI inquiry into the allegations that BJP leaders in the state have taken bribes for getting the Indian Medical Council nod for some medical colleges in Kerala. He said here on Thursday that even national BJP leaders were involved in the scam. Considering the possibilities of a larger scam, the CBI should conduct a probe, he said. Saying that BJP leaders were also held for printing counterfeit currencies at Kodungallur, he alleged that they were involved in large-scale corruption with central assistance.

“What has come in the open is only the tip of the iceberg. Only through a proper CBI inquiry, the truth will be revealed,” he added. Comparing it to the Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh, he said that the Vigilance department should register a suo motu case. About the reports of tax evasion of ‘AMMA’ in the guise of charity, he alleged that black money was being pumped into the Malayalam film industry.

“Though only a few films are making profit and even shown in theatres, more films are being made. Out of 150 films, only 10 make profit,” he said. About the suicide of a youth who was tortured at the Pavaratty police station here, he said that the culprits should be dismissed from service. He also asked the government to give Rs 25 lakh to the family of the youth.