US Edition‘You Filthy Spider’: Kerala Writer Honey Bhaskaran Accuses Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil of Inappropriate Behaviour
Rahul Mamkootathil resigned as Kerala Youth Congress chief following allegations of inappropriate messages by two women, prompting internal party investigation and political pressure.
- P Rahul Mamkootathil, who serves as the Palakkad MLA and leads the Kerala Youth Congress, stepped down on Thursday in response to harassment claims made by Malayalam actors and a writer.
- The resignation followed complaints by Rini Ann George and Honey Bhaskaran, who alleged offensive messages and misrepresentation, while Rahul denied wrongdoing and claimed innocence.
- Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan said the party would investigate the allegations seriously and take strict action regardless of the leader's status.
- Rahul maintained that he has not violated any laws but chose to resign in order to help the party concentrate on its activities amid increasing scrutiny.
- The episode highlights growing concerns about harassment in political circles and suggests increased scrutiny and accountability within the Congress party in Kerala.
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Kerala Youth Congress chief resigns after Malayalam actor's harassment allegations. Who is Rahul Mamkootathil?
Rahul Mamkootathil resigned as Kerala Youth Congress president after facing harassment allegations by Malayalam actor Rini Ann George. While she did not reveal the name of the politician, George claimed she received offensive messages. Later, writer Honey Bhaskaran spoke out against the Palakkad MLA. However, the youth leader asserted his innocence and said he resigned to protect the party from unnecessary distractions
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Malayalam writer Honey Bhaskaran told India Today she knew many women who were victims in the case of ex-Kerala Youth Congress state president and Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil. She accused him of misrepresenting chats before colleagues
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Announcing the resignation from the post, at a press conference held at his residence in Adoor, Rahul said the young actress is his close friend and she has not named him as the accused " I don't think the allegations are against me," he said.
Day after actor Rini Ann George alleged politician invited her to hotel room, Rahul Mamkootathil, rising star of Kerala Congress, quits from post
While the Malayalam actor refused to disclose the name of the politician, speculation was rife that it was legislator Rahul Mamkootathil. He addressed the allegations today
Rahul Mamkootathil resigns as Kerala Youth Congress chief after Malayalam actor's harassment allegations
Malayalam actor Rini Ann George alleged that the party dismissed complaints without taking action, though she refrained from naming the accused. In contrast, writer Honey Bhaskaran openly accused the MLA of misconduct.
‘You filthy spider’: Kerala writer Honey Bhaskaran accuses Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil of inappropriate behaviour
Writer Honey Bhaskaran has accused Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil of inappropriate behaviour via social media. She alleges he distorted their private conversations and bragged about them to others.
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