Thiruvananthapuram, May 29 -- Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Friday said that he would provide a formal response on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the residence of his predecessor, Pinarayi Vijayan, only after studying the matter in detail.

Addressing a press conference here, Satheesan emphasised his right to deliberate before making a statement. "I will decide when to respond regarding the ED raid at Pinarayi Vijayan's house. I should be given that right. I am not someone who runs away. I can respond only after studying the matter," he said.

Clarifying the state government's position on the central agency's action, the Chief Minister noted that the state administration was not kept in the loop regarding the operation...