LDF steps up demand for Kerala Excise Minister’s ouster

Stepping up its demand for the resignation of Kerala excise minister K Babu over the bar bribery scam, opposition CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) today decided to take out a march to the state assembly on November 30 on the opening day of its session.

Announcing the decision, LDF convenor Vaikom Viswam told reporters here: “It is clear that Babu had sought bribe from bar owners. So, he should resign and face investigation. A quick verification should also be done against him.” 

“Babu should resign, a case should be registered against him and probe ordered,” he said.

The investigation process against Babu should be similar to the one launched against KC-M supremo K M Mani, former finance minister who was forced to resign early this month after Kerala High Court made stinging remarks against him in the bar bribery case, he said.