Congress leader Eldose P. Kunnappillil’s political and legal jeopardy appeared to intensify on Wednesday.
Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president K. Sudhakaran said the party would investigate the allegation that Mr. Kunnappillil, MLA, had abducted a woman acquaintance and physically assaulted her to outrage her modesty. "If the allegation is true, the Congress will expel the MLA from its ranks", he said.
Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan said the party would seek the MLA's version of events before reaching a decision. Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala said, if true, the legislator's conduct was at variance with the party line.
