Video: 'The strong will prevail over brickbats'
- Thomas said that the CM has assured him that he would not be removed from the Vigilance post
- CM Pinarayi came out in support of Thomas, in reply to a notice for adjournment motion
Thomas was accused of purchasing 50 acres of land in Tamil Nadu's Rajapalayam using a benami.
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Speaking to the media, Thomas said that the CM has assured him that he would not be removed from the Vigilance post, solely based on allegations.
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"The strong will prevail over brickbats. They won't fall down because they can take it," Thomas pointed out.
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Thomas also stated that all RTI queries are being responded to regularly, except the ones that require judicial consideration.
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Pinarayi had come out in support of Thomas on Thursday, in reply to a notice for adjournment motion by the opposition.
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"Some want Jacob Thomas to be removed from the Vigilance director post but won't happen," Pinarayi said.
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The CM also said that the government would give the vigilance freedom to do its duty in a transparent manner.