Thrissur ( Kerala ) [India], December 4 (ANI): Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan on Thursday welcomed the expulsion of MLA Rahul Mamkootathil from the party, saying the move is "good for Kerala 's political atmosphere."

Speaking to ANI in Thrissur, K Muraleedharan said, "The court dismissed the petition of Rahul Mamkootathil... At the same time, he was expelled from the party, too. I welcome both decisions. Both are very good for the political atmosphere in Kerala ... No, this will not affect the Congress party because the person who made the accusation was suspended from the party from the beginning. At the same time, two CPM members in jail, accused of the gold robbery in Shabirimala , are not suspended from the party... It will not affect Congress in the coming election. I

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