On January 11, 2026, DYFI State secretary V.K. Sanoj accused Palakkad MLA and former Youth Congress president Rahul Mamkootathil of serious misconduct. Speaking at the Kannur Youth Centre, Mr. Sanoj said Mamkootathil played a central role in a “crime syndicate” inside the Congress party. He charged that there were major irregularities in funds raised by the Youth Congress meant for building houses for Wayanad disaster victims. Mr. Sanoj also claimed the Congress leadership was supporting these shady activities. He demanded that the party give a clear public response to these allegations.