The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its first chargesheet against 11 people, including Pinarayi Vijayan in the SNC Lavalin scam.
Vijayan is accused of awarding contracts to the Canadian firm for the renovation of three power units 12 years ago when he was the power minister.
On Sunday, Kerala Governor RS Gavai granted permission to the CBI to prosecute Vijayan.
The state CPM has already been divided on the issue, with one faction supporting Vijayan and the other headed by Chief Minister Achuthanandan opposing him.
The CBI has filed its first chargesheet, even as the state CPM meets tomorrow.
Kerala Home Minster Kodiyeri Balakrishnan had earlier said that the Governor flouted rules by going against the Cabinet in the SNC Lavalin case.
"When the Cabinet decided after AG's advice not to prosecute, in what capacity did the Governor change the Cabinet's decision and allow prosecution? It is a serious constitutional issue," said Balakrishnan.
In the last few days, the Kerala CPM leadership has been seeking support of the CPI in its fight to save Pinarayi Vijayan.
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