Rayner, who also stepped down as deputy leader of the Labour Party and housing minister, said in her resignation letter that the intense media spotlight had made her role "unbearable."
Students' Federation of India, the student wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), has announced a "mass mail campaign" against Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who has been accused of harassing multiple women, and in one case, forcing a woman to have an abortion against her will.
Delhi Leader of Opposition and AAP leader Atishi accused the BJP-led administration of failing to maintain law and order and demanded the resignation of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.
Addressing reporters at the District Congress Office in Kozhikode on Tuesday, Satheesan challenged mediapersons to question Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan about "sex offenders in the Chief Minister's Office." He alleged that several CPI(M) leaders continue to hold positions despit
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty on Tuesday said the resignation of Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil as Youth Congress state president is merely an adjustment between him and Congress leaders, and it cannot be seen as punishment for his wrongdoings.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday cast a doubt on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's explanation for Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, hinting that there may be more to the story than meets the eye.
"Dhankar sahab's resignation letter is clear in itself. He has cited health reasons for his resignation. He has also expressed heartfelt gratitude towards the Prime Minister and other ministers and members of the government for his good tenure," Shah told ANI in an exclusive interview.
Kerala Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan questioned BJP's demand for an MLA's resignation, highlighting BJP's own leaders like former CM B S Yediyurappa involved in serious cases and CPI(M) leaders accused of similar charges who continue in office.
Palakkad MP V K Sreekandan addressed the controversy surrounding Youth Congress president Rahul Mamkootathil, who faces allegations of obscene conduct with writer Honey Bhaskaran and model Rini Ann George.
Titled "Shah's flowery sermon... first take the Prime Minister's resignation!" the editorial accused the NDA leadership of "Standing in the swamp of political corruption and debauchery," while taking the high ground to make the politics of the country clean and principled.