Now-expelled Congress legislator Rahul Mamkootathil has criticized the Kerala government regarding the controversy involving state Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar. He questioned the alleged lack of police action despite a distress call made by the minister’s wife.
Reacting to allegations by Bindu Menon, Rahul Mamkootathil expressed concerns about the misuse of power in the state. He highlighted the seriousness of the issue raised by Minister Ganesh Kumar’s wife, who claimed her phone was being tracked.
Rahul, who was expelled from the Congress due to three rape cases against him, compared his own arrest to the alleged police response in the minister’s case. He raised questions about why no action was taken even after the victim called the police emergency helpline.
He also mentioned that the minister’s wife had contacted Veena Vijayan, the Chief Minister’s daughter. Rahul linked the controversy to what he described as political retribution, suggesting it was related to past political conflicts.
Bindu Menon detailed an incident where she confronted the minister over women’s issues and faced resistance from his staff. She described a situation at the minister’s residence that led her to seek help and claimed that police officers did not address her concerns adequately.
Veteran Congress legislator Ramesh Chennithala called for Minister Ganesh Kumar’s resignation, emphasizing the need for prompt action from Chief Minister Vijayan. The state Cabinet is expected to discuss the matter during its upcoming meeting.
