Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday (September 3, 2025) declined to answer whether Congress leader Rahul Mamkootathil, MLA, who faces allegations of sexual misconduct, would attend the Assembly session commencing on September 15.

Mr. Satheesan told a press conference that the United Democratic Front (UDF) would take the “appropriate decision at the appropriate time”. He said he would not take questions about a “closed chapter”.