VS has independent line

O J George

Kottayam: Chief Minister V.S.Achuthanandan is not prepared to give up his fight against corruption, in spite of the strong forces in the politburo and state party leadership riling him.

Today he made it clear in Delhi as he was leaving for Kerala that he would continue his war on corruption. Of course, he cited instances of Edamalayar, palmolein and Brahmapuram in which his foes were different. But inherent in this assertion is his motivation to continue with the fight against corruption in the Lavalin case as well.

The party, on its part, as explained by none other than general secretary Prakash Karat, is that there is not an iota of evidence against Pinaryi Vijayan. The most crucial point was that the project for Panniar, Chenkulam and Pallivasal renovation was given to Lavalin as decided by various bodies of the party. Now Pinarayi is out of the pictusre, the party has stepped in.

Now, what is the meaning of V.S.Achuthanandan’s determination to continue to fight against corruption? He will have to fight against the present dispensation of the party which is covering up the alleged corruption.

Kerala is set for further encounters, people have taken sides, and everyone is biding for time. VS would not get support from the present leadership in Delhi. There is no prospect of the leadership changing.

For VS, it would be suicidal politically if he goes back on his pronounced policies.

The grit and determination with which VS has been taking up causes, one can expect carefully crafted follow-up measures.