
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) – Ahead of the state Assembly elections, a video of Idukki District Congress President C. P. Mathew has surfaced. In the video, Mathew is heard saying, “If the time for political struggle comes, women workers should tear their own blouses and file molestation complaints against opponents.” He made this shocking statement during an election gathering.
‘Tear Your Blouse…’: Kerala Congress Leader Asks Partymen To Use Women To Entrap Poll Rivals
Idukki Congress leader CP Mathew allegedly suggested women leaders could tear their own clothes and lodge complaints in the event of a confrontation against political rivals
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1. In the video, C.P. Mathew is seen stating that using women to legally weaken opponents is the most effective strategy. He suggested that women workers should tear their clothes and lodge complaints with the police, which would strengthen the case.
2. Mathew also reportedly said that women belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes should be included in such acts so that opposition leaders could be jailed under the provisions of the Atrocities Act.
3. After the video surfaced, Communist Party of India (Marxist) criticised the Congress. The party stated that this was not only a mockery of the law but also an insult to the dignity of Congress’s own women workers.
Leaders present on stage remained silent
At the time Mathew made the statement, several senior leaders, including Kerala Congress Vice President Jaison Joseph, were present on the stage. The video does not show any leader attempting to stop or oppose Mathew. (This reflects the misogynistic attitude of all Congress leaders! – Editor.)
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