Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Expelled MLA votes amid sexual assault cases
A man named Rahul Mamkootathil, who used to be a leader in the Congress party, went to vote in an election in Palakkad.
He had been hiding for over two weeks because there are serious allegations against him, including sexual assault and forcing someone to have an abortion.
The court has given him some protection from being arrested, so he was able to vote.
When he left the voting place, some people protested against him by showing pictures of cradles and roosters.
He said he would only talk about the allegations in court.
Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil voted in local body polls in Palakkad.
He had been absconding for over two weeks due to sexual assault allegations.
Court granted him interim protection from arrest in the first case and anticipatory bail in the second.
Protesters from the CPI(M)'s youth wing protested against him after he voted.
Mamkootathil stated he would address the allegations in court.
- Who
- Rahul Mamkootathil, an expelled Congress MLA from Palakkad
- What
- Cast his vote in local body polls amid sexual assault allegations
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Kunnathurmedu ward in Palakkad
- Why
- To exercise his voting rights despite ongoing legal cases
Protesters
Rahul Mamkootathil
Protest against Mamkootathil
Protesters
Protesters from the CPI(M)'s youth wing protested against Mamkootathil after he voted, holding up placards with photos of cradles and roosters and hooting at him.
Rahul Mamkootathil
Mamkootathil stated he would address the allegations in court and did not engage with the protesters.
- Name
- Rahul Mamkootathil
- Position
- Expelled Congress MLA from Palakkad
- Location
- Kunnathurmedu ward, Palakkad
- Allegations
- Sexual assault and forced abortion
- Legal Status
- Interim protection from arrest and anticipatory bail
- Date of Voting
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Protesters
- Activists of the CPI(M)'s youth wing -- DYFI
Sources
Absconding Kerala MLA turns up to vote in civic polls
Kerala govt challenges in HC sessions court’s bail to expelled Congress MLA in rape case
Absconding Kerala MLA turns up to vote in civic polls