Kerala Congress (M) Affirms Commitment to LDF Amid Alliance Speculations

Kerala Congress (M) chairman Jose K. Mani has dismissed speculation about shifting alliances, reaffirming the party's firm commitment to the Left Democratic Front (LDF) ahead of Kerala's Assembly elections. Mani emphasized the party's influence within the LDF and denied any rift with leaders or absence from key events, attributing his recent absence to travel. Meanwhile, Kerala Democratic Party leader Mani C. Kappan met IUML's P.K. Kunhalikutty, discussing UDF strategies and asserting he will retain the Pala seat regardless of Kerala Congress (M)'s alliance decisions.