THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister’s chief principal secretary K M Abraham has stated that a decision on his continuation in official positions is to be taken by the CM. Abraham is also serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).
The senior bureaucrat was responding to speculations of his resignation in the wake of the High Court order for a CBI probe against him. In his Vishu message to the employees of KIIFB, he said the decision about his continuance is "entirely in the hands of the Chief Minister".
Abraham said many well-wishers had asked him whether he would consider stepping down from the roles of chief principal secretary to the CM and CEO of KIIFB.
"I have reflected deeply, not out of fear or obligation, but out of commitment to the principles I've upheld throughout my public life." Though stepping down would be considered by some as taking the moral high ground, it would also mean that he is surrendering to the orchestrated attack by individuals who were brought to justice by him.
Abraham said he and his wife, now in their late sixties, are aware of the emotional and physical demands of a prolonged investigation. Still, he said, he will face the investigation with the same courage that guided him in his 45 years of public service.
The High Court ordered the CBI probe in the disproportionate assets case against Abraham, filed by activist Jomon Puthenpurackal.