Kerala's Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau is conducting a preliminary inquiry into allegations of a Rs 50 lakh bribe offered to influence a Block Panchayat president election in Thrissur. The probe follows an audio clip where an independent member, EU Jaffer, reportedly claims he was offered money to support the CPM candidate. Jaffer, who voted for the LDF, made the claim after the UDF and LDF secured equal seats, making his vote crucial. The inquiry will assess the audio's authenticity.