Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 (IANS) Expelled Congress Legislator Rahul Mamkootathil on Thursday secured relief after a local court here declined to cancel his anticipatory bail in one of the three rape cases registered against him, allowing him to remain out of custody for now.The Thiruvananthapuram Judicial First Class Magistrate Court dismissed a plea by the prosecution seeking cancellation of bail, observing that the conditions imposed earlier would continue to remain in force.However, the co…
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 10 (IANS) Kerala Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar on Tuesday ruled out resigning over the controversy triggered by allegations raised by his wife, saying the media had “blown the issue out of proportion”.Ganesh Kumar also maintained that there was no longer any complaint from his wife, indicating that the matter had been settled within the family.The minister had earlier met Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and explained his position amid the escalating controversy….
Thiruvananthapuram, March 9 (IANS) Now-expelled Congress legislator Rahul Mamkootathil has launched a sharp attack on the Kerala government over the controversy involving state Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar, questioning the alleged inaction of the police despite a distress call made by the minister’s wife.Reacting to the allegations raised by Bindu Menon, Rahul Mamkootathil said the episode reflected the manner in which power was being misused in the state.“A very serious and grave issu…
Palakkad (Kerala), March 9 (IANS) Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has said he will not contest the Palakkad Assembly constituency as an independent candidate in the upcoming Assembly polls in Kerala, even as speculation intensifies over his political future amid multiple legal battles.Responding to questions from party workers about whether he would enter the fray independently, Rahul said he felt encouraged by the support but made it clear that he would not contest without the party’…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 2 (IANS) In a move that blends celebrity appeal with electoral strategy, the Congress has decided to field popular stand-up comedian, actor and television personality Ramesh Pisharody as its candidate for the Palakkad Assembly constituency in Kerala.The 44-year-old entertainer, known for his sharp wit and mass appeal, has formally given his consent to enter the fray, marking a high-profile addition to the party’s campaign in Kerala.Pisharody is no stranger to Congress…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 27 (IANS) The Congress is poised to re-nominate 20 of its 22 sitting MLAs in Kerala as Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan and KPCC president Sunny Joseph are scheduled to leave for New Delhi on Sunday to finalise the first phase of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections.Party sources indicated that the initial list, expected shortly after consultations with the central leadership, will largely feature sitting legislators, signalling continuity and organisatio…
Thiruvananthapuram Feb 23 (IANS) Kerala Police on Monday approached a Thiruvananthapuram court seeking cancellation of the anticipatory bail granted to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in connection with the second rape case, alleging that he violated key bail conditions by attempting to contact the survivor.The petition was filed before the court of the Judicial Magistrate First Class after investigators found that Mamkootathil had tried to reach the 23-year-old complainant, a native of…
Pathanamthitta, Feb 18 (IANS) Police have arrested Kerala Youth Congress State General Secretary in connection with the suicide of a young woman who worked as a receptionist at a private school near here.Suhail Ansari, who was serving as the school’s PRO, was taken into custody by the local police from his residence in the early hours of Wednesday.The deceased, a native of Sooranad, was found hanging at her house on February 14.Marks of physical assault were reportedly found on her body. It is…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7 (IANS) Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil said on Saturday that Kerala voters are prepared to remove Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the upcoming Assembly elections, as they did with the ruling Left in the December 2023 local body polls. Mamkootathil alleged that renewed attention on the Sabarimala gold heist case and the questioning of Congress leaders by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) was a politically motivated effort by what he called an “anti-peopl…
Pathanamthitta, Jan 28 (IANS) Expelled Congress legislator Rahul Mamkootathil was on Wednesday granted bail by a court in Pathanamthitta in connection with a rape case registered against him, offering temporary relief to the first-time MLA who has been in custody since his arrest earlier this month.Mamkootathil was arrested at midnight on January 11 from a hotel in Palakkad, where he was staying at the time.Following his arrest, he was remanded to judicial custody and lodged at the Mavelikkara s…