The Official Complaint Is In — Arrest Rahul Mamkootathil Now”: Why the CM Can’t Hide Behind ‘Procedures’ Any Longer.
A woman has filed the first formal complaint of sexual assault and forced abortion against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, submitting it directly to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
This is a significant development because the police investigation had previously stalled due to the lack of a direct complaint from an alleged victim, relying only on third-party information.
A brewing storm: Allegations surface, initial hush spreads
In August 2025, allegations of sexual misconduct against Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil a rising youth leader erupted in public domain, triggering a political and moral crisis for his party Indian National Congress (INC) in Kerala.
The controversy began when Malayalam actor Rini Ann George accused an unnamed “young politician” of sending her obscene messages and inviting her to a hotel. Soon, media and political circles began connecting the dots to Mamkootathil.
What started as a single accusation quickly expanded: additional complaints surfaced, including from other women and a transgender person, intensifying public outrage and calls for accountability.
Political ripples: Resignation, suspension but no arrest
Under pressure, Mamkootathil resigned from his post as state president of the youth wing of Congress within 24 hours of the initial allegation. On August 25, 2025, the party suspended him from its primary membership for six months. But despite the severity of the accusations and growing public anger, he was allowed to continue as MLA , a move widely seen as a face-saving compromise to avoid a by-election in his Palakkad constituency.
Party leadership, including senior figures, defended the decision arguing there was no formal complaint to police or internal party mechanism at the time of suspension, and maintained that “procedure” must be followed.
Criticism mounts: Parties, women’s groups demand full accountability
The move sparked fury across political lines. The rival Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) and other opposition voices accused Congress of shielding an alleged perpetrator. CPI-M’s Palakkad district secretary publicly criticized party leaders for protecting Mamkootathil instead of demanding his immediate resignation.
Meanwhile, civil society, women’s groups, and activists raised concerns over sending a clear message: that political clout and party loyalty can offer de facto immunity. Several demanded that the state government, and especially Pinarayi Vijayan (the Chief Minister), ensure swift legal action not mere internal disciplinary maneuvering.
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Why ‘suspension’ is not enough The case for arrest now
1. Multiple allegations from different complainants
The fact that more than one individual has come forward significantly strengthens the likelihood of systemic misconduct. This is no longer an isolated accusation, but a pattern that warrants judicial scrutiny.
2. Severity of allegations harassment, coercion, alleged threats
According to reporting, accusations include harassment via explicit messages, coercion, and even allegations of forcing a woman into an abortion while allegedly issuing threats.
3. Political bias should not override justice
Suspending him from party membership but allowing him to remain an MLA simply because a by-election would be politically inconvenient undermines the principle that no one is above law.
4. Message to victims and public about accountability
Delaying arrest sends a chilling message: complaints are negotiable, reputations matter more than justice. Immediate arrest or at least FIR or investigation, would show commitment to protecting victims and curbing misuse of political power.
What now: What the government and CM must do — and what voters expect
The state government must ensure that the “official complaint” now reportedly submitted is processed immediately.
Police must file FIR, begin investigation, and initiate due legal procedures.
The Chief Minister and state leadership cannot hide behind party “processes.” If they claim to believe in rule of law, their next step should be to push for arrest, not shield the accused.
Political parties across the spectrum should support swift legal action such incidents go beyond partisan politics. Silence or inaction indirectly condones misconduct.
Media, civil society and voters must keep pressure ensure victims’ voices are heard, evidence preserved, and justice delivered.
Conclusion: This is not about convenience , it’s about justice
Rahul Mamkootathil’s suspension may be framed as a “historic decision” by his party but that’s only optics. What Kerala needs now is justice, not optics.
The “official complaint” is now in. If the government refuses to act decisively, it will betray not only the complainants, but the public’s faith in democracy.
Arrest Rahul Mamkootathil now because justice delayed is justice denied.
Team: Hindustan Digest.
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