CM Vijayan, Chennithala spar over 'womanisers' in Congress, LDF

• Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan alleged "womanisers" and "sexual perverts" exist in the Congress, referencing allegations against expelled MLA Rahul Mamkootathil.
• Vijayan made the comments after casting his vote for local body polls, stating victims feared reporting due to threats.
• Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala hit back, urging Vijayan to control similar individuals within his own LDF party and accusing him of protecting those who abuse women.
• Chennithala also criticized Vijayan for allegedly delaying action on a complaint against a former LDF MLA and suggested the CM's accusations were politically motivated due to fear of local body poll losses.

Why It Matters: It reveals political leaders using personal attacks and mudslinging during elections.