New Delhi: The Kerala unit of the Congress party expelled senior leader Simi Rosebell John on Sunday, just hours after she made explosive allegations of a casting couch culture within the party, similar to that in the film industry. In an official statement, the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) announced Rosebells expulsion from the partys primary membership, citing her remarks as defamatory to the partys female leaders.Simi Rosebell, a prominent Congress leader from Ernakulam, made the startling claims during an interview with a regional news channel. She accused the party of exploiting women, asserting that female members are often subjected to harassment in exchange for political opportunities. According to Rosebell, only by impressing male leaders could women secure significant positions within the party, often sidestepping the need for talent and experience.Who is Simi Rosebell Simi Rosebell, a prominent Congress leader from Ernakulam, made the startling claims during an interview with a regional news channel. She accused the party of exploiting women, asserting that female members are often subjected to harassment in exchange for political opportunities. According to Rosebell, only by impressing male leaders could women secure significant positions within the party, often sidestepping the need for talent and experience.The accusations extended to several high-ranking Congress leaders, including opposition leader VD Satheesan. Rosebell alleged that many women within the party have faced sexual harassment, creating an environment where exploitation is the norm rather than the exception.Extending accusations The accusations extended to several high-ranking Congress leaders, including opposition leader VD Satheesan. Rosebell alleged that many women within the party have faced sexual harassment, creating an environment where exploitation is the norm rather than the exception. In response, Satheesan vehemently denied the allegations, dismissing them as baseless.We supported her well. She even held positions within the All India Congress Committee (AICC), Satheesan stated, rejecting the claims of any wrongdoing. KPCC President K Sudhakaran also weighed in, stating that the Manila Congress had lodged a formal complaint against Rosebell. He assured the public that a thorough investigation into her allegations would be conducted to address the situation appropriately.
