A video from the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram has gone viral, showing senior Congress leader Cherian Philip allegedly attempting to forcibly hug newly elected Kollam MLA Adv. Bindu Krishna during a legislative party meeting. The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many demanding action against Philip.
Details of the Incident
The footage, widely shared on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), captures Philip grabbing Krishna's hand and trying to pull her into a hug despite her apparent reluctance. Krishna, who won from Kollam by a margin of 16,830 votes, is married to Krishna Kumar. She is seen resisting Philip's advances, prompting criticism from netizens who labeled his behavior as shameful and unacceptable.
Social Media Reactions
Multiple users condemned the incident. One post from @HateDetectors highlighted the video, while @comradarjun called Philip a 'serial offender.' Another user, @IamAjaySehrawat, questioned Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate about the party's response. Krishna Sanatani (@KrishnaBrjbala) described the act as 'really shameful indeed' and tagged the official Congress handle @INCIndia.
The incident has reignited discussions about women's safety within political parties and the need for strict action against misconduct. As of now, no official statement has been issued by the Congress party or Cherian Philip regarding the matter.
