BJP leader PC George retracts election fund misuse claims

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader PC George has reversed his public accusations of election fund misappropriation within his constituency. In July, George, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Poonjar, alleged that a significant portion of the ₹4.45 crore allocated by the party's central unit for the election campaign in his constituency had been misused. He specifically claimed that booth committees did not receive funds and that some party leaders had purchased vehicles with the misappropriated money, identifying Saji Kurikkad, the party's general secretary for the central region, as responsible.

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The party leadership showed me the accounts. Even expenditure of ₹100 had been accounted for. I am now convinced that nobody stole the party funds.

Following a public outcry, George on Sunday retracted his statements. He explained that two BJP leaders had misled him regarding the expenditure. After reviewing the party's accounts, he stated he was convinced that no funds were stolen. "The party leadership showed me the accounts. Even expenditure of ₹100 had been accounted for. I am now convinced that nobody stole the party funds," George told reporters. He acknowledged making a mistake with his earlier remarks and offered an apology to Kurikkad, whom he described as a respected individual.

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I made a mistake and I apologise.

BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar dismissed the allegations as a "media creation," asserting that most news reports on the matter were factually incorrect. The incident highlights internal party dynamics and the retraction of serious financial accusations by a prominent leader.

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Most of the news in this regard are not factually correct.