Pinarayi slams decision to remove ‘T’ branch of Vigilance from the ambit of Right to Information Act

Pinarayi slams decision to remove ‘T’ branch of Vigilance from the ambit of Right to Information Act

The Left opposition accuses Kerala’s Congress government of undermining the Right to Information Act by exempting vigilance bodies, claiming this move hides corruption. This highlights the fragility of transparency laws when political actors prioritize concealment over accountability. Such tactics directly threaten open data principles by restricting public access to essential governance information.

Source: thehindu.com
Published on 2026-10-25