Kannur (Kerala), April 2 (NationPress) In a significant accusation, Congress General Secretary and MP K. C. Venugopal claimed that as the Kerala Assembly elections draw near, the CPI-M leadership is allegedly involved in facilitating bogus voting through the creation of fake Aadhaar cards in Payyannur.

He pointed out that the recent developments in both Payyannur and Taliparamba indicate that the CPI-M, sensing their impending defeat, is resorting to old tactics to manipulate the electoral process.

Venugopal stated that these activities are reportedly orchestrated from a CPI-M office located in Payyannur.

There are claims of duplicate votes being recorded from Kalliasseri and added to ballots in Payyannur, allowing for double voting.

Additionally, the creation of fake Aadhaar cards is purportedly being employed to enable these fraudulent votes.

He voiced concerns that these actions, which threaten the integrity of democracy, are being conducted under the supervision of senior party officials.

A formal complaint has been lodged with the Election Commission by the candidate, urging them to take immediate action on this matter.

Venugopal also characterized the CPI-M as a “panic-stricken” party that is employing violence and intimidation tactics not only in Payyannur but also in Palakkad and Thrikkaripur.

He alleged that opposition candidates’ posters are being vandalized, that Sandeep Varier faced obstruction in Thrikkaripur, and threats were made against the driver of G. Sudhakaran.

Furthermore, he mentioned that individuals leaving the CPI-M are being threatened by invoking the tragic fate of the murdered rebel leader T. P. Chandrasekharan.

He asserted that regardless of the strategies employed, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) will not prevail in this election, with even genuine communists acknowledging this reality.

According to Venugopal, the CPI-M is concerned that even its long-time supporters may turn away from the party.

He criticized Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, accusing him of engaging in divisive politics, spreading misinformation, and resorting to low-level attacks.

Referring to comments made about Sudhakaran, he remarked that the Chief Minister should “look in the mirror” before making such statements, emphasizing that it is regrettable to portray a secular leader like Sudhakaran as communal.

Venugopal further accused the CPI-M of employing “debased communal appeasement politics” as a focal point in their campaign.

He condemned the alleged communal attacks against a woman candidate in Perambra, asserting that the CPI-M's actions have exceeded even those of openly communal factions.

He also claimed that the Congress has comprehensive records regarding party fund collections in Wayanad and accused those who misappropriated martyr funds in Payyannur of making false allegations against the Congress.

Moreover, he alleged that there is documented evidence of substantial corruption amounting to crores in the procurement of medicines during the Covid pandemic under the Vijayan administration, questioning the silence surrounding these issues.

He noted that those who dare to challenge the government often face repercussions, citing the targeting of a journalist in Kollam by CPI-M followers after he questioned the Chief Minister.