Solar scam : Kerala CM refuses to undergo lie-detector test
"Why do I need a lie-detector test? What I have said is the truth, with proof and in accordance to my conscience. What allegations are you talking about? Everything has been responded to," the chief minister told reporters.
During the deposition, Chandy refused a polygraph test when asked to undergo one by the lawyer of Biju Radhakrishnan, the main accused in the case.
In the upcoming state elections, the opposition Left is expected to use the solar scam as a key weapon to attack Chandy and the United Democratic Front that his Congress party leads in Kerala.
Several businessmen have alleged that they were duped by Biju Radhakrishnan and his partner Saritha Nair, who promised solar panels at cheap rates and used Mr Chandy's name to gain contracts.
Three personal staff members of the chief minister were suspended after investigations, but Mr Chandy has denied any direct link.
"I have not patronised or backed Team Solar in any way. This alleged scam has not cost the exchequer even one rupee," the Chief Minister told the commissionon Monday.
This is the first time that a Chief Minister in Kerala has appeared before a judicial commission.
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