Palakkad (Kerala), Sep 25 (PTI) A war of words broke out between the CPI(M) and Congress on Thursday after CPI(M) Palakkad district secretary EN Suresh Babu allegedly referred to Vadakara MP Shafi Parambil as the “headmaster" of Rahul Mamkootathil MLA, who is facing a probe into allegations of sexual misconduct and suspended from Congress.

Speaking to reporters earlier in the day about Mamkootathil’s return to his constituency, Babu asked, “Who is the headmaster of Rahul Mamkootathil?" and alleged that it was Shafi Parambil who brought the MLA from Pathanamthitta to contest in Palakkad.

“I challenge Shafi Parambil. Will he openly declare that he does not approve of Mamkootathil’s acts and demand his resignation from the Assembly? He will not, because this is a joint business. It is said

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