Malayalam actor and former journalist Rini Ann George on Wednesday accused a youth leader from a prominent political party in the state of sending her offensive messages on multiple occasions.
She alleged that the leader had invited her to a hotel, and when she threatened to inform his party, he challenged her to go ahead. Rini has not revealed the name of the party or the politician involved.
Rini said that the party leadership was informed about the incidents and claimed that wives and daughters of several politicians had faced similar experiences with him.
“I want to ask which woman these politicians, who were unable to protect the women in their family, will protect?” she said. She also added that despite being informed, the young leader was given opportunities.
Speaking about her decision to go public, Rini said, “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.”
Though Rini did not name the politician, the BJP held a march towards the office of Congress MLA from Palakkad, Rahul Mamkootathil, alleging that he was the leader in question. The protesters demanded his resignation. Rahul Mamkootathil also serves as the Youth Congress state president.
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