Kerala reopens 2006 case against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in engineer suicide

mathrubhumi.com (Malayalam) —

Kerala has reopened a 2006 vigilance case against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, linked to the suicide of a Malaysian engineer, following a state minister's directive. The case alleges Kumar's interference as PWD Secretary caused the death of Lee See Been, an engineer on an MC Road project. The state government believes no legal obstacle exists since the alleged actions predate Kumar's constitutional role. The decision comes amid opposition protests demanding Kumar's resignation over the removal of 13 crore voters. A recent revelation by former Finance Minister Thomas Isaac prompted the move, following a complaint by KPCC member Malayinkeezhu Venugopal.


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