Kerala assembly polls 2016: Oommen Chandy files defamation case against Achuthanandan

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Thursday filed a filed a defamation case in a local court against CPI(M) veteran VS Achutanandan for levelling baseless allegations against him.

It is reported that Chandy has also filed a complaint against the Achutanandan before the Chief Electoral officer, seeking an enquiry for giving false statements during the campaign for the May 16 assembly election where the latter said that there are 31 corruption cases against the Kerala Chief Minister .

Chandy's complaint is for violation of Model code of conduct for the guidance of political parties and candidates, promulgated by the Election Commission of India.