CPM backs minister in nepotism row

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Kerala minister facing nepotism charges received support on Saturday from the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM), which heads the ruling coalition.

CPM secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan told journalists the accusations were “nothing but a politically motivated plot”, against independent Member of Legislative Assembly K.T. Jaleel.

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has been up in arms against the Higher Education Minister, stating that his close relative has been appointed general manager in a state-owned corporation. (IANS)