VACB records councillor’s statement in gift controversy
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The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB), Ernakulam unit, on Friday recorded the statement of one of the petitioners in the allegation that the Thrikkakara municipality led by Chairperson Ajitha Thankappan had given ₹10,000 to all 43 councillors ahead of Onam celebrations.
Independent councillor P.C. Manoop gave the statement. He stated that he was aware of the payment by Ms. Thankappan and that the ruling party councillors had told him about it.
Mr. Manoop said that the media had aired the audio clip of UDF councillors talking about the matter and visuals of opposition councillors returning the covers containing the money.
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