M. Mukesh, a Kollam MLA and actor, has denied allegations of sexual harassment made by actor Minu Muneer, calling them 'blackmail tactics'. Muneer alleged that Mukesh demanded sexual favors for membership in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) and claimed he had previously contacted her with inappropriate demands. Following these allegations, protests were held by the Youth Congress and Mahila Congress, calling for Mukesh's resignation. Additionally, previous accusations from casting director Tess Joseph have resurfaced, claiming Mukesh engaged in inappropriate behavior during a past event, which Mukesh attributes to a political conspiracy against him due to his position. Mukesh insists he has never met Joseph and rejects the claims as absurd and politically motivated. The situation has sparked significant public attention and demands for accountability within the political and entertainment sectors.