02-04-2009, 04:32 AM
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Pioneer News Service | New Delhi
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Speaking the language of Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, Kerala Chief <b>Minister VS Achuthanandan reminded the Central leadership of the CPI(M) that the party can't impose its diktat on him as he was holding a constitutional responsibility.</b>
Refusing to endorse the CPI(M) Politburo's criticism of the <b>CBI for seeking sanction for prosecution of State unit secretary Pinarayi Vijayan in the Lavalin corruption case, the Communist veteran reminded the party bosses that he could not toe their line as the Chief Minister</b>.
"I am not only a party worker, but also a Chief Minister who has to abide by the constitutional responsibilities. This (Lavalin case) was investigated by the CBI under the direct observation of the High Court. How can I criticise the CBI like the others? I am a Chief Minister, responsible for the people," he told reporters on Tuesday.
Making it clear that he would keep off the road show led by Vijayan across Kerala, Achuthanandan said he would not tolerate or support any corruption case like the Lavalin scandal, where his fellow comrade was an accused.
"Communists can't be corrupt and no Communist can tolerate corruption," <!--emo&:roll--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ROTFL.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='ROTFL.gif' /><!--endemo-->Â he asserted. However, when asked if he considered Vijayan corrupt, Achuthanandan refused to be drawn into any controversy. <b>"I can't name anyone. The matter is pending before the court, so I can't answer. Let us wait for the verdict," </b>he said.
<b>To a question on his criticism by an Intellectual Wing leader for "anti-party" stand, Achuthanandan shot back: "You don't expect me to reply to that monkey's comments." T</b>his Intellectual wing leader is a strong supporter of Vijayan and has been criticising the Chief Minister vehemently after the controversy.
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Pioneer News Service | New Delhi
pioneer.com
Speaking the language of Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, Kerala Chief <b>Minister VS Achuthanandan reminded the Central leadership of the CPI(M) that the party can't impose its diktat on him as he was holding a constitutional responsibility.</b>
Refusing to endorse the CPI(M) Politburo's criticism of the <b>CBI for seeking sanction for prosecution of State unit secretary Pinarayi Vijayan in the Lavalin corruption case, the Communist veteran reminded the party bosses that he could not toe their line as the Chief Minister</b>.
"I am not only a party worker, but also a Chief Minister who has to abide by the constitutional responsibilities. This (Lavalin case) was investigated by the CBI under the direct observation of the High Court. How can I criticise the CBI like the others? I am a Chief Minister, responsible for the people," he told reporters on Tuesday.
Making it clear that he would keep off the road show led by Vijayan across Kerala, Achuthanandan said he would not tolerate or support any corruption case like the Lavalin scandal, where his fellow comrade was an accused.
"Communists can't be corrupt and no Communist can tolerate corruption," <!--emo&:roll--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ROTFL.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='ROTFL.gif' /><!--endemo-->Â he asserted. However, when asked if he considered Vijayan corrupt, Achuthanandan refused to be drawn into any controversy. <b>"I can't name anyone. The matter is pending before the court, so I can't answer. Let us wait for the verdict," </b>he said.
<b>To a question on his criticism by an Intellectual Wing leader for "anti-party" stand, Achuthanandan shot back: "You don't expect me to reply to that monkey's comments." T</b>his Intellectual wing leader is a strong supporter of Vijayan and has been criticising the Chief Minister vehemently after the controversy.
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