Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 (NationPress) Senior CPI-M leader and former State Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran vehemently denied what he described as “false narratives” propagated by certain media factions regarding his questioning by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Sabarimala gold heist.

In a social media statement, the Kazhakoottam MLA accused select media platforms of disseminating unverified information that could mislead the public.

He clarified the conditions surrounding his engagement with the SIT, stating that he had voluntarily appeared before the High Court-appointed investigation team last Saturday at the Crime Branch headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram.

Surendran dismissed any notions of secrecy, asserting that his statement was taken in broad daylight at a recognized location.

He emphasized that he arrived in his official vehicle displaying the MLA insignia and returned to his office following the procedure.

The former minister expressed strong disapproval of reports suggesting that he had penned or signed documents seeking favors for the primary accused, Unnikrishnan Potti.

Surendran pointed out that all documents related to the Sabarimala gold seizure are currently under judicial review, and copies of these files are accessible to the media.

“If there exists any application with my note, it should be made public,” he asserted.

He also rejected allegations that official files regarding the transfer of seized gold included ministerial directives intended to assist Potti.

He challenged those making such claims to present any documents for public scrutiny.

Regarding another accusation—that homes in his constituency were built with funds from Potti—Surendran stated that he had facilitated housing for numerous homeless families through government initiatives and the support of generous individuals.

However, he firmly denied that even one house was constructed using money from the accused.

He urged critics to identify any such property and its beneficiaries if their accusations hold any validity.

Surendran condemned certain media outlets for spreading misinformation, asserting that irresponsible reporting could skew public understanding of an issue presently before the courts.

In a notable conclusion, he remarked that despite 84 days having elapsed since allegations were made against him, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has not submitted a single piece of documentary evidence to the court.

This statement comes amidst heightened political scrutiny of the Sabarimala gold heist case, which continues to provoke intense exchanges between the ruling Left and the Opposition in Kerala's heated political arena.