Fresh Witness Statement Boosts Vigilance Probe Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Congress party has intensified its national campaign demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over corruption allegations dating back nearly two decades. The issue has gained fresh attention in Keralam, where an investigation into alleged misconduct during Kumar’s tenure as Public Works Department (PWD) secretary in 2006 is still underway.

The ongoing Vigilance investigation is examining claims that Kumar demanded a bribe to approve payments related to a road project funded by the World Bank. The allegations concern the approval of project payments during his time as PWD secretary.

A new witness statement has now given fresh momentum to the investigation. The statement has added further information for investigators to examine and brought renewed attention to the allegations against Kumar.

The Congress-led government in Keralam views this development as additional support for its case against the Chief Election Commissioner. The party is seeking to use the latest developments in the investigation to strengthen its demand for his removal.

However, the allegations are still under investigation and have not been established as proven facts.