New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has resigned as Kerala Youth Congress president. The move comes after the Palakkad leader faced harassment allegations from Malayalam film actress Rini Ann George. Writer Honey Bhaskaran has also accused Rahul Mamkootathil of inappropriate behaviour.

His resignation came amid protests by BJP and CPI(M)-backed DYFI groups, who also demanded his resignation as MLA. At a press meet at his Adoor home, Mamkootathil said he had spoken to senior leaders.

Rahul claimed to have spoken to opposition leader V D Satheesan. He had apparently spoken to KPCC and AICC leaders as well.

"They did not demand my resignation. The actress is my friend, and I don't believe the person she mentioned was me....