THRISSUR: Controversy erupted after an audio tape of NCP General Secretary VG Ravindran insulting a woman leader surfaced in cyberspace. The incident happened when a woman leader from Kollam dialled him seeking help to visit the Guruvayur temple. Ravindran turned condescending and was irked after receiving a call from the local leader. He told the women that no decision would be made unless he got a call from some higher leader.

Later, the Karunagappally block president called Ravindran and beseeched him to help the women leader. It was at this moment that Ravindran lashed out and insulted the women.

“ How dare these petty local folks have the courage to call me? Only state leaders call me for help. I am not here to help petty locals enter the temple” Ravindran insulted the women.

After the audio tape got leaked, Ravindran has been at the receiving end of criticism. V G Ravindran is also a member of the Guruvayur Devaswom board.