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Time of India
29 minutes ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil resigns as Youth Congress state president
Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Rahul Mamkootathi is currently facing allegations of obscene conduct filed by writer Honey Bhaskaran and model Rini Ann George . Consequently, he has resigned from his position as the State President of the Youth Congress . Earlier today, Kerala LoP and Congress leader V.D. Satheesan addressed allegations against Congress MLA and Youth Congress state president Rahul Mamkootathil , accused by writer Honey Bhaskaran and actress Rini Ann George of sending inappropriate messages and engaging in obscene conduct. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Satheesan assured a thorough investigation by the Congress party, emphasising that no leniency will be shown if the allegations are found to be serious. "The Party will look into the allegations. We will check the gravity of the allegations. If it is very serious, we will take necessary action. There is a procedure; he will get an opportunity to present his side. Then only will we make a decision. We will make a decision immediately, there won't be any delay. There are no complaints before the party. If someone is making any allegation, we will look into it. We will take it very seriously, we will take proper action, there will be no mercy," he said. Live Events Meanwhile, Mahila Congress leader Bindu Krishna said, "Mahila Congress has conveyed its stance to the party. It is for the party to respond, and the party will take an appropriate decision. I have not received any complaint against Rahul Mamkootathil earlier. No girl should ever face such an experience. No girl should have to suffer unpleasant experiences in cyberspace either." Honey Bhaskaran in her Facebook post, alleged that Rahul messaged her on her social media account. She said initially it was about travel, and she responded to it, but there was a series of messages from him. When she realised he had no intention of stopping, she stopped responding to his messages. She said that she got to know through Youth Congress workers that he had badmouthed her, and that she had initiated the conversation. These charges came shortly after Actress and model Rini Ann George accused the Congress MLA of sending her offensive messages on multiple occasions and inviting her to a hotel. George stated that when she threatened to inform his party, the leader challenged her to do so. She did not disclose the leader's name or party. George claimed she had informed the party leadership about the incident, alleging that wives and daughters of several politicians had faced similar experiences with the leader. She questioned, "I want to ask which woman these politicians who were unable to protect the women in their family will protect?". She further alleged that despite her complaint, the leader continued to receive opportunities within the party. George said she decided to speak out after seeing similar allegations by other women on social media, many of whom remained silent. "I decided to speak as I saw recently on social media that many women have faced similar issues. None of these women are speaking a word about it. So I thought of speaking for all," she added. At present, actress and model Rini Ann George has not submitted any complaints regarding this matter. Earlier on Wednesday, following the allegations, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a protest march to the office of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil, demanding his resignation.
News18
an hour ago
- Politics
- News18
Rahul Mamkootathil Resigns As Kerala Youth Congress President After Harassment Allegations
Last Updated: Rahul Mamkootathil resigned as Youth Congress Kerala president after harassment allegations by Rini Ann George. BJP protested, demanding the Palakkad MLA's resignation. Rahul Mamkootathil on Thursday resigned as the president of the Youth Congress's Kerala unit after harassment allegations by Malayalam actor Rini Ann George. Announcing his decision, Mamkootathil said he did not do anything wrong, but party workers do not need to justify him. 'That is not their job," he added. Rini has not named Mamkootathil, but the BJP alleged the actor was referring to the Palakkad MLA. Rini accused the politician of sending her offensive messages on multiple occasions. view comments First Published: August 21, 2025, 13:47 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rini Ann George accuses politician of inviting her to hotel room, sending inappropriate messages for 3 years
Malayalam actor Rini Ann George spoke to the press in Kochi on Wednesday and alleged that a prominent youth leader from a well-known political party in Kerala has been inappropriate with her for three years now. She claimed to have complained to senior members of the party, only for them to ignore her pleas. Here's what she said. Malayalam actor Rini George has accused a young politician of propositioning her inappropriately. Rini Ann George claims political leader invited her to hotel room Rini addressed the media in Kochi on Wednesday and claimed, 'I came in contact with the politician through social media. His inappropriate behaviour began three years ago, when I first received objectionable messages from him. When I threatened to expose him, he said, you go tell anyone…who cares?' The actor also alleged that several other women have faced such harassment from him. 'I have not suffered any assault, but I have received such messages. He once said let's book a room in a five-star hotel, you should come. When I reacted strongly, there was no trouble for a while. But later, he began messaging me again,' she claimed. Not filing police complaint and speaking up now Rini also claims that she complained against him to senior members of his party, but instead of disciplinary action, he was given a prominent position. The actor, however, has not yet filed a police complaint against the politician. 'If I file a complaint, I will put myself in danger. That will be the only result. I urge women in the country to elect public representatives wisely,' she said. She also claimed she did not wish to 'embarrass' the political party involved. The actor also stated that she is only speaking up now because she realised more women have faced such harassment from the politician. 'Through my friends, I have learnt that several other women have faced harassment. I am speaking up for them.' Rini is known for appearing in several advertisements and the Malayalam film 916 Kunjoottan, which was released this year. With inputs from PTI
News18
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Malayalam Actor Alleges Offensive Texts, Harassment By Politician; BJP Targets Congress
Actor Rini Ann George alleged that a young politician repeatedly sent her offensive messages and even invited her to a hotel, demanding that the party must act against him. Former journalist and actor Rini Ann George has accused a young leader from a prominent political party of sending her offensive messages on multiple occasions. Speaking to reporters, Rini, without naming the politician, also claimed he had invited her to a hotel. Rini also said she had warned him of informing his party, however, he continued his behaviour. Demanding the party to take action against the leader, the actor said, 'The party should take action against him as there are complaints coming against this person. There are complaints from within the organisation." 'It's being said that the wives and daughters of the leaders of the party have had bad experiences with him," she told reporters. 'I want to ask which woman these politicians will protect when they could not protect the women in their own families. It's the women that's electing people like him to power, seeing reels and all," the actor alleged. She said she decided to speak out after seeing similar allegations by other women on social media, many of whom remained silent. 'I decided to speak as I saw recently on social media that many women have faced similar issues. None of these women is speaking a word about it. So I thought of speaking for all," she added. Though Rini did not name the leader, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday staged a protest march to the office of Congress's Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil, demanding his resignation. Soon after Rini's allegations were made public, Honey Bhaskaran, a writer, accused Mamkoottathil of sending her messages through social media. In a Facebook post, the writer mentioned that Rahul's messages initially were travel-related. However, later, he sent a series of messages to her, she claimed. The writer said she had stopped responding to him and later learnt through Youth Congress workers that he had badmouthed her. Rahul Mankoottathil currently serves as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Palakkad constituency and holds the position of President of the State Youth Congress. Following the resignation of Shafi Parambil, who was elected to the Parliament, Mankoottathil won and was elected during the subsequent by-election. view comments First Published: August 21, 2025, 12:21 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
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First Post
5 hours ago
- Politics
- First Post
Malayalam actress accuses youth leader of sending objectionable messages; refuses to name him
Malayalam actress Rini Ann George on Wednesday alleged that a prominent youth leader and people's representative of a well-known political party had sent her objectionable messages and invited her to a five-star hotel. Malayalam actress Rini Ann George on Wednesday alleged that a prominent youth leader and people's representative of a well-known political party had sent her objectionable messages and invited her to a five-star hotel. Addressing reporters, George claimed she repeatedly warned the leader and complained to senior party officials, but his behaviour continued. She, however, refused to disclose the leader's name or his party, despite repeated questions from reporters. The actress spoke out following a recent online interview, which went viral, where she made the allegations publicly for the first time. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I came in contact with the politician through social media. His inappropriate behaviour began three years ago, when I first received objectionable messages from him,' George claimed. She alleged that the leader even offered to book a room at a five-star hotel and asked her to visit. George also accused senior party leaders of ignoring her complaints and said the young leader continued to receive prominent positions within the party despite her warnings. 'The image I had in my mind about them has been shattered. Even after my complaint, he was given several prominent positions within the party,' she alleged. She further claimed that when she warned the leader she would approach senior party officials, he reportedly dismissed her, saying, 'You can go and tell anyone… who cares?' He also allegedly questioned her about the fate of political leaders previously accused of sexual harassment. Responding to questions about formal action, George said she is not pursuing a complaint, citing concerns for her safety and a lack of faith in the justice system. She also 'did not wish to embarrass the political party involved.' George added that she was speaking out to support other women allegedly targeted by the leader. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I have not suffered any assault; I only received these messages. But through my friends, I learned that several other women faced harassment, and I am speaking up for them,' she said, calling on political leaders to show morality.
