Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress is attempting to secure political relief from the rape case of Rahul Mamkootathil that had overshadowed every issue that had put the government and the LDF on the defensive during the elections. The party has decided to revive topics such as Sabarimala gold theft and to jointly take on the CPM.

The Opposition Leader’s allegation that the Chief Minister’s Office pressured the investigation team not to question Kadakampally Surendran until the elections are over is viewed as an attempt to intensify the campaign battle.

Congress leaders now maintain that Rahul Mamkootathil is no longer a matter concerning the party. They argue that if Rahul was not arrested, it was due to the incompetence of the police. They also claim that by not arresting him immediately a

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