IndiaThe CPI(M) in Kerala has accused the current government of removing IAS officer Divya S Iyer from her position as Managing Director of Vizhinjam International Seaport to benefit the Adani Group. The party claims that Iyer resisted changes to the port concession agreement and that her removal followed the change in government. CPI(M) leader K K Ragesh alleged that the new Chief Minister, V D Satheesan, may have ties to Adani, citing his recent chartered flight to Mangaluru where he met with Adani officials. The party criticized the government for retaining control of the ports portfolio under the Chief Minister and questioned the independence of the committee reviewing the proposed stake transfer of Adani Vizhinjam Port to Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). They also raised concerns about the lack of transparency regarding the costs of the chartered flight and the potential financial implications of the proposed transaction.
Tendenz-Einschätzung (Links): The article presents allegations from the CPI(M), a leftist political party, accusing the current government of acting in favor of the Adani Group. The framing emphasizes the removal of an IAS officer and questions the motives of the Chief Minister, suggesting potential collusion with private firms.
