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Congress leader and Vadakara MP Shafi Parambil on Thursday, December 4, claimed that he does not hold a position different from the Congress party regarding Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who has been accused of rape and sexual misconduct by multiple women. Shafi’s statement came shortly after the party expelled Rahul from its primary membership.

His remarks follow intense criticism that he had supported Rahul’s bid to become the Youth Congress State President and that he protected Rahul despite the allegations. “I did not bring my personal friendship with Rahul into politics. My connection with him has always been solely through the party,” Shafi told the media.

“I do not have any independent stance or decision outside the party

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