THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Rahul Mamkootathil’s rise in Kerala politics was a dream-like journey—something no other young leader had achieved in recent times. His fall was just as unexpected. Even his party colleagues and political opponents believed he had the sharpness and ability to reach the top. But it was this very aggressive style that eventually led to his setback.

His biggest strength was his oratory. Rahul often dominated channel debates with fact-based arguments, gaining a star-like image among the public. This visibility became the foundation for his political growth. His political entry was not backed by family legacy. During his school years at Adoor Thapovan School and Pandalam St. John’s Public School, he was focused only on academics. His involvement in student politics began in

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