India, Aug. 22 -- After allegations of misconduct by a Malayalam actor and a writer, Congress MLA from Kerala's Palakkad, Rahul Mamkootathil, has reportedly been accused of sexual harasment by a trans woman who has alleged that he sent her messages "expressing his desire to rape her."

The trans woman, identified in reports as Avanthika, said that they first met during an election debate, and what initially was as a normal friendship turned into a "disgusting experience" through messages on social media.

"I think he is sexually frustrated because he said he wants to rape me. He said we can go to Bengaluru or Hyderabad and do it," an indiatoday.in report quoted Avanthika.

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