Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday welcomed the expulsion of suspended MLA Rahul Mamkootathil from the party.

He said it sends a strong message and respects the sentiments of women, after serious allegations of sexual assault and rape were registered against him.

Speaking to ANI in Thiruvananthapuram, Chennithala said, “I have been saying from the beginning that he should be expelled from the party. Now it has come true. Such people have no place in the Congress party. We have set an example for the entire country. I think we should respect the sentiments of women, so I think this expulsion from the party is a good step. This will send a good message.”

Earlier in the day, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Sunny Joseph said that suspended MLA Rahul Mamkootath

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