Kerala Congress: The Kerala unit of the Congress on Sunday (August 1) expelled AICC member Simi Rosebell John from the primary membership of the party for her remarks against women party leaders. In fact, she had alleged that there is a “casting couch” in the Congress just like in the film industry.
According to a report in the New Indian Express, former Congress leader Simi Rosebell John had claimed that women are being exploited in all fields, even in workplaces and politics. She alleged that many fellow women in the party, who had such bad experiences, shared their ordeal with me. However, the now expelled leader claimed that she always advised them not to go alone to meet leaders.
What did Congress say on expelling Simi Rosebel John?
The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) expelled former Congress leader Simi Rosebell John, saying her allegations were aimed at mentally harassing and defaming lakhs of women leaders and activists in the Congress movement, allegedly in collusion with political opponents.
Simi Rosebel John gives her opinion on expulsion
Meanwhile, reacting to her expulsion, former Congress leader Simi Rosebel John said that recently a person who had worked for this party for a long time was expelled. The reason was that her person had conspired with CPI (M), but there is no proof, if they have, they should make it public. State President of Mahila Congress Latika Subhash had shared her pain with me, after which she was also expelled, you can guess the reason.
Simi Rosebel John said that women who have dignity and pride cannot work in this party. I was also expelled from the party. The only mistake I made was that I became the voice of the women here. If I conspired with the CPI(M) then they should prove it. They tried to crush a helpless widow like me. VD Satheesan is not afraid of anyone. Many people who were with me are now in many positions. He said that I am now afraid to walk on the road, anything can happen to me.
Know what allegations Simi Rosebel John made?
Congress leader Simi Rosebell from Ernakulam made serious allegations on Saturday (August 31). In which she said that women members often have to endure exploitation to get opportunities within the Congress party. During this, Rosebell also made allegations of sexual harassment against several Congress leaders including opposition leader VD Satishan. In which she said that only by ‘influencing’ male leaders can women reach important positions, often ignoring the needs of talent and experience.