Wife accuses Kerala minister of extramarital affair, withdraws complaint after apology
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While the Opposition wants the Pinarayi Vijayan government to sack the KB Ganesh Kumar, the actor-turned-politician has denied any wrongdoing. In a twist in the tale, the minister's wife withdrew her complaint later, saying that he had admitted his mistake and apologised.
Kerala Transport Minister and actor KB Ganesh Kumar is facing political heat over allegations of extra-marital affair and physically assaulting his wife. While the Opposition wants the Pinarayi Vijayan government to sack the minister, the actor-turned-politician has denied any wrongdoing. In a twist in the tale, the minister's wife withdrew her complaint later, saying that he had admitted his mistake and apologised.
The allegations were first raised by the student wing of the Congress. In a Facebook post, KSU vice president Yadhu Krishnan alleged that the minister’s wife, Bindhu Menon, had recorded proof of an extra-marital affair. The post further alleged that the minister’s personal staff physically assaulted her. However, the post claimed that the police failed to take any action despite filing a complaint.
On Monday, Menon corroborated what had been revealed in the Facebook post while speaking to a local news organisation. Kumar's wife also added that she had been living separately for the past several months because of her spouse's relationship with several women.
"I used to fight with him over several women. Then my phones were tracked and allegations were raised against me for having affairs with my friends. That is how I was controlled," PTI quoted her as saying. She also alleged that Kumar blocked her phone and directed his staff not to speak with her.
In response to the allegations, Kumar chose to keep a distance between his personal and political life. "I am being attacked as elections are approaching. They can’t say that I am incapable or corrupt," he said.
Responding to questions about his alleged several love affairs, Kumar said several people love him, and he loves many people.
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