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Kerala govt keeps Messi visit inquiry report confidential
Kerala Sports Minister O J Janeesh said on Monday that the government has completed its inquiry into why Lionel Messi and the Argentina team never visited the state, but will not release…
The Story in Brief
Kerala Sports Minister O J Janeesh said on Monday that the government has completed its inquiry into why Lionel Messi and the Argentina team never visited the state, but will not release the findings as the report is confidential. The minister said further investigation was needed after examining files on the plan announced by the previous LDF government.
Former Sports Minister V Abdurahiman, who made the public announcements, denies any wrongdoing, saying the agreement was with a private sponsor and the government suffered no loss. Separately, Congress MLA Mohammed Shiyas has alleged the visit was fabricated to launder black money and loot public assets. He demanded a thorough probe into the stadium's construction and the sponsor's dealings.
The Indian Opinion
This story is being painted as either a harmless failed plan or a massive black-money heist. The truth likely lies somewhere in between. The government must release the report to clear the air, not hide behind confidentiality. Until then, voters have only the Congress MLA's allegations and the ex-minister's denials to go on. The key test will be the identity and whereabouts of the private sponsor.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, thehindu.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
