The Kerala Congress has expelled senior leader Simi Rose Bell John from the party’s primary membership following her purported derogatory comments about female leaders, as reported by ANI. The decision was announced via a press release from the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), penned by General Secretary M Liju. According to the statement, KPCC President K Sudhakaran expelled John due to her alleged defamatory remarks aimed at undermining female Congress leaders and workers, an act seen as colluding with political foes.
The release emphasized joint appeals from KPCC’s women leaders and Mahila Congress State President urging action against John. It stated that KPCC found her actions seriously undisciplined, justifying the disciplinary measure.
KPCC chief K Sudhakaran confirmed an investigation into the complaint lodged by the Mahila Congress, dismissing John’s remarks as baseless. He assured that the KPCC would thoroughly probe the allegations.
In response, Simi Rose Bell John held a news conference in Kochi, vehemently criticizing the party. She pointed out that another long-time member was expelled earlier for allegedly conspiring with CPI(M) without concrete evidence and questioned the lack of transparency. She referenced the expulsion of Mahila Congress State President Lathika Subash and K Karunakaran’s daughter, Padmaja Venugopal, underscoring a pattern of disrespect towards women within the party.
John rebuked the party’s treatment of women who assert their independence, claiming her only fault was advocating for women’s voices. She denied any conspiracy with CPI(M) and demanded proof. John expressed her fear for personal safety, feeling vulnerable following her expulsion, while highlighting the continued success of her former allies within the party.
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