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BJP Slams Congress Over Ex-Kerala Chief Secy's Gyanesh Kumar Claim, Cites Palmolein Case
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News18•26-09-2026, 21:58
BJP Slams Congress Over Ex-Kerala Chief Secy's Gyanesh Kumar Claim, Cites Palmolein Case
- •The BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi for citing former Kerala Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson's claim against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, questioning Thomson's credibility due to his involvement in the Kerala palmolein import case.
- •The BJP highlighted Thomson's role as an accused in the palmolein case while serving as MD of Kerala Civil Supplies under the Karunakaran-led UDF government, alleging the UDF later tried to withdraw the case.
- •The party questioned Thomson's 2016 flight conversation claim where Kumar allegedly suggested he contest the 2019 Lok Sabha election on a BJP ticket, stating such a chat cannot be proven.
- •Rahul Gandhi had previously cited Thomson's account, accusing Gyanesh Kumar of recruiting candidates for the BJP and engaging in "match-fixing" elections.
- •AAP and Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra also attacked Gyanesh Kumar, with AAP accusing him of "vote chori" for PM Modi and Moitra calling him a "BJP agent" and "Chor Dalal Gyanesh".
Key Questions Answered
Jiji Thomson alleged that Gyanesh Kumar, while serving as an IAS officer in 2016, approached him on a flight to Delhi and suggested he contest the 2019 Lok Sabha election on a BJP ticket from Pathanamthitta.
The BJP hit back by questioning Thomson's credibility, highlighting his past involvement as an accused in the Kerala palmolein import case under the Karunakaran-led UDF government.
The AAP accused Kumar of vote tampering for PM Modi and demanded treason charges, while TMC MP Mahua Moitra labeled him a BJP agent who allegedly offered a ticket to Thomson.
