Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has ordered a formal Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) investigation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, following a complaint by senior Congress leader and KPCC executive member Malayankeezhu Venugopal.In an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18, Venugopal discusses the complaint, the allegations against the CEC and why he sought a vigilance investigation. The probe comes amid questions over the 2006 PWD-related allegations.What are the allegations, and what does the complainant expect from the investigation? Watch the full conversation with CNN-News18. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_indian18oc_politicsCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24×7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Last Updated: October 04, 2026, 15:53 IST
