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Kerala BJP seeks CBI probe into Messi-Argentina visit irregularities
The Kerala BJP on Friday demanded a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the previous LDF government's plan to bring Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team to the state. Senior BJP…
The Story in Brief
The Kerala BJP on Friday demanded a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the previous LDF government's plan to bring Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team to the state. Senior BJP leader S. Suresh alleged that crores of rupees were swindled through a contract involving an international agreement and that the sponsor had amended the deal without government knowledge. Suresh claimed that when a USD 4-million penalty was imposed for contract violation, the state government wrote to the Argentine ambassador citing its financial position. He also urged the government to ensure the full 'Vande Mataram' is sung as per law.
The Indian Opinion
The BJP's demand for a CBI probe into the botched Messi visit is the latest salvo in Kerala's endless political blame game. Missing from the allegations is a clear account of who signed off on the contract and whether the sponsor's amendment was ever approved by the cabinet. The ₹4-crore penalty figure is a concrete number to watch. The real test is whether the Satheesan government, which campaigned on transparency, will order an investigation or let the matter fizzle out.
Source: thehindu.com
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