IUML orders probe into resolution against Minister Basheer; Jaleel questions ‘ED silence’

IUML orders probe into resolution against Minister Basheer; Jaleel questions 'ED silence' The resolution alleged that funds was being collected in connection with admissions to EMEA College of Arts and Science, Kondotty, and named Minister Basheer in connection with the allegation.

Key points

• The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) district committee has ordered an inquiry into a resolution against Public Works Minister P.K.
• The resolution alleged that funds was being taken in connection with admissions to EMEA College of Arts and Science, Kondotty, and named Mr.
• Jaleel recalled being questioned by the ED, the National Investigation Agency, and the Customs in connection with the gold smuggling case.
• CPI(M) leader and former Local Administration Minister K.T.
• The district committee directed the camp facilitator and the constituency committee to investigate the incident and submit reports.

Notably, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) district committee has ordered an inquiry into a resolution against Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer at the party's monsoon camp organised by the Thenhipalam panchayat committee.

Notably, the resolution alleged that funds was being taken in connection with admissions to EMEA College of Arts and Science, Kondotty, and named Mr. Basheer in connection with the allegation. It was presented outside the agenda approved by the party.

Meanwhile, the district committee directed the camp facilitator and the constituency committee to investigate the incident and submit reports. Party leaders remarked disciplinary action would be taken against those identified to have violated party rules.

Meanwhile, CPI(M) leader and former Local Administration Minister K.T. Jaleel questioned the alleged inaction on the part of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on allegations against Mr. Basheer and other IUML leaders.

In a social media post, Mr. Jaleel asked why the ED had not acted on the resolution and questioned what evidence the agency required to investigate the allegations against IUML leaders.

He additionally called on an inquiry into the functioning of ED authorities at its Kochi office, referring to allegations that capital was being taken to settle cases involving IUML leaders. He referred to allegations against BJP leaders of accepting funds to influence cases.

Mr. Jaleel recalled being questioned by the ED, the National Investigation Agency, and the Customs in connection with the gold smuggling case. He remarked the agencies had investigated the case and filed chargesheets but questioned whether they had identified any evidence linking him to gold smuggling through the diplomatic channel.

He remarked he was considering legal action over attempts to portray him as involved in capital laundering. He called on the three agencies to clarify the findings of their investigations.

In short, IUML orders probe into resolution against Minister Basheer; Jaleel questions 'ED silence' is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.