Indian Congress expelled MLA Rahul Mamkootathil over rape, forced abortion, and digital abuse charges, with court denying bail.

The Indian National Congress expelled Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil from its primary membership following serious allegations, including rape, forced abortion, and distribution of offensive digital content, which led to a police FIR under non-bailable sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. The Thiruvananthapuram Principal Sessions Court denied his anticipatory bail, citing the severity of the charges. The party confirmed the expulsion after reviewing complaints, though no further details were released. Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar accused Congress of knowingly appointing Mamkootathil to leadership roles despite awareness of past misconduct allegations.