The Machiavellian power play behind the scenes of the Greens’ campaign for Batman was aptly compared to TV political drama House of Cards in The Age last week.

Many members, particularly those of us in the Darebin branch of the Greens, have been rendered speechless.

Members of this branch were instructed not to comment on allegations levelled against Greens candidate Alex Bhathal. I joined the Greens in 2016. I resigned my membership at 6pm Sunday night so I could discuss this.

Over many years and on many occasions, Bhathal has stood up to people in the Greens. She is not afraid to tell anyone what she thinks when she doesn’t agree with them. In doing so, she has incurred the wrath of some people.