New Delhi. Amid the ongoing allegations of sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry, senior Congress leader Simi Rosebel John has made serious allegations against fellow leaders including opposition leader VD Satheesan and claimed that only those close to the leadership get opportunities in the party. She has claimed that a situation like 'casting couch' in the film industry is also happening inside the Congress party.

Responding to a media query, Rosebel John said that many people who had negative experiences have shared their stories with her, and she has a lot of evidence that will come out at the right time. She mentioned giving advice to those who complained to her.

'Some members are getting undue respect in Congress'

SIMI leader named MP JB Mather and alleged that some members were getting undue respect in the Congress. She also said that when Mather was made the All India Secretary of the Youth Congress, and also when she joined the Mahila Congress eight years ago, he remained silent.

women are being abused

She questioned how many women in the KPCC face similar issues and pointed out that those who took action were still being mistreated while others had the support of top leaders.