Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday (December 5, 2025) slammed the Congress leadership for what he termed as “the act of some leaders protecting” Rahul Mankootathil, the Congress legislator who is on the run following allegations of serial sexual misconduct .

“Those Congress leaders who are shielding the legislator should stop doing so, as he has been hiding and avoiding arrest with their support,” he said.

The Chief Minister, who also holds the Home portfolio, said the police had been acting effectively in the case and trying to locate the legislator, who went on hiding after the allegations surfaced.

The (Congress) party leaders protected and projected him by describing the discredited legislator as an investment for the future, even while being aware of the allegations

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