Never had interest in solar business, says Kerala CM’s son

Breaking his silence over charges levelled by solar scam accused against him, Chandy Oommen, son of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Tuesday said he had never harboured any interest in it or any other business concern, as was alleged.

A due process of law is presently underway and attempts of individuals with ‘questionable character’ to undermine its sanctity requires a response which is as per law, he said in a Facebook post.

“There is a due process of law that is presently underway and all of us have to respect the same. Attempts by individuals with questionable character to undermine its sanctity requires a response which is enshrined within the process of law,” he said.

His response came after allegations were made by solar scam prime accused Saritha S Nair, who in her depositions before the Justice Sivarajan commission, had alleged that she had been told by the Chief Minister to create the Kerala Renewable Energy Cooperative Society Ltd, involving Chandy Oommen and some other family members.

She had also alleged that Chandy Oommen was a partner of an American firm called Starflames Inc and it was suggested that the US-based company could be used for importing solar panel required for the institution to be formed in Kerala.