This refers to the report, “Bar bribery: Kerala FM Mani quits” (November 11). The incisive remarks of the Kerala High Court compelled the State’s Finance Minister KM Mani to resign. Would it not have been better if he had resigned ahead of the judgementIJ It was the Chief Minister who had continued to protect him. The Chief Minister acted like Mr Manmohan Singh, who, as Prime Minister, shielded his corrupt Ministers accused in the 2G Spectrum and other scams. love for power and corruption are the inherited legacies of the Congress.
Moreover, the Director of Vigilance, who tried to gloss over the findings of investigating officers to defend the Minister, was an officer of dubious integrity. He has lost public confidence.