Mani categorically dismissed as baseless all speculations regarding a possible change in the party’s political alignment.
He asserted that the KC(M) would continue to stand firmly with the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF, where it remains a key constituent with significant influence in the state’s central districts. While speaking to reporters in Kottayam, he cleared the rumours, saying the recent reports in a section of media that speculated about party’s alliance change were baseless. He also criticised those reports as false news.
He said the party has repeatedly clarified that it would stand firm with the LDF and there was no need to repeat the position every day.
“The Kerala Congress has only one stand, that is we are with the Left. I cannot come every day and say this. We will remain firm in the LDF. Who is conducting these discussions? No one should cry for us,” he asserted.
KC(M)’s Clarification Comes Amid Buzz Over Talks With Senior Congress Leaders
KC(M) chief’s remarks came amidst media reports that the Congress-led front had reached out to the Kerala Congress (M), its former political ally. Though invitations were coming from various quarters, the party’s position remained unchanged and there was no question of shifting alliances, the leader asserted.
He said the media has been speculating for several months about the stand to be adopted by party in the Assembly polls and “this is proof of the strength of the Kerala Congress (M)”.
Mani said Kerala Congress (M) was expelled from the UDF earlier and later took a firm decision to align with the Left front. Taking a dig at the UDF, the senior leader said when the Lok Sabha elections were over, the UDF had lead in 110 Assembly segments. But, when the local body elections were over, it decreased to 80 and this might be a concern for them, he said and rejected questions regarding media reports that he had held discussions with Sonia Gandhi.