Overview

• Rini Ann George said a young politician sent her obscene messages and invited her to a hotel, though she declined to name him or file a police complaint.
• Writer Honey Bhaskaran publicly named Rahul Mamkootathil, alleging persistent direct messages and claims he later misrepresented their interactions.
• Announcing his exit, Mamkootathil denied wrongdoing, called George a friend, and said party workers should not have to defend him.
• Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan stated the party has initiated an inquiry and will act if the allegations are substantiated.
• Mamkootathil remains the MLA from Palakkad as BJP and CPI(M)-affiliated DYFI staged protests demanding his legislative resignation.