Congress Infighting Erupts Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Senior Congress leader Rajmohan Unnithan criticized MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil for actions leading to sexual assault allegations against him. Unnithan accused Mamkoottathil of defying disciplinary actions and provoking conflicts. Other Congress leaders emphasized the importance of legal proceedings while asserting the party's commitment to women's rights.

In a political storm that has engulfed the Congress party, senior leader and Kasaragod MP Rajmohan Unnithan lashed out at MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil for allegedly inciting circumstances that resulted in sexual assault allegations against him. Unnithan accused Mamkoottathil of weaponizing the issue.

The controversy intensified when Mamkoottathil defied a suspension order by attending assembly sessions, suggesting a disregard for party discipline, according to Unnithan. He further alleged Mamkoottathil incited discord among journalists and political opponents, drawing public and political attention.

Top Congress figures iterated the party's unwavering support for women, with calls for due legal process to unfold. The situation emerges as local elections loom, raising the stakes in what some see as a test of political accountability within the party.

(With inputs from agencies.)