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Pinarayi ridicules ED notice to KIIFB

Published - December 05, 2025 08:14 pm IST - KOCHI Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at a press meet at Ernakulam Press Club on Friday. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has termed the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) notice to the State government and the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) on masala bonds a ridiculous move made with a political motive on the eve of the local body polls. Talking to mediapersons here on Friday, Mr.

Pinarayi ridicules ED notice to KIIFB

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Key Highlights

  • Vijayan said the government and the board would legally fight the ED move highlighting the fact that funds had been raised for infrastructure development through the masala bonds in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
  • The ED issued notices to the Chief Minister, former Finance Minister Thomas Isaac, and KIIFB CEO K. M.
  • Abraham recently.
  • The investigation agency has taken exception to the reported spending of ₹466.91 crore for land acquisition, which was reportedly barred by RBI rules and in violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act.
  • “With the elections round the corner, one should expect more such moves.
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