KOZHIKODE: KPCC Samskara Sahithi general secretary M A Shahanas has welcomed Congress’ decision to expel MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, stating that the party has taken a strong and proud stand in support of women.

Shahanas, who had earlier revealed that she was removed from a cultural WhatsApp group by Rahul Mamkootathil, noted that the same person has now been expelled from the party.

“The person who removed me from the WhatsApp group has now been removed himself. Even at this moment, I remain within the Congress. The party’s firm stand with women makes me proud,” she wrote on Facebook.

Shahanas had earlier disclosed that even women as old as her mother had bad experiences with Rahul within the Mahila Congress. She stated that when she raised complaints, the silence of Shafi felt disappointing and sarcastic. She added that if Shafi claimed her allegations were false, she would release evidence.

According to Shahanas, Rahul had behaved inappropriately with her as well. After returning from participating in the farmers’ protest in New Delhi, she allegedly received an improper message from him suggesting they could have travelled together.

She said she had informed Shafi Parambil about the incident.

Shahanas stated that had her complaint been taken seriously earlier, the present situation could have been avoided.

“People like Rahul are the ones who tarnish the image of the party,” she remarked.