M. Mani

Pala, a Kerala constituency known for its Syrian Christian community and rubber plantations, is currently represented by Independent MLA Mani C. Kappan. He secured a significant victory in 2021, building on his 2019 bypoll win. The constituency faces issues like rubber price crashes, youth unemployment, and infrastructure needs, all within a context of faith-agriculture driven politics.

Pala, once a pensioners' paradise and 'Mini Vatican', now faces a complex triangular electoral contest. Following the death of long-time leader K M Mani, the constituency's political landscape has shifted, with the BJP emerging as a significant contender alongside established UDF and LDF forces. Key issues include development, agricultural distress, and the impact of the FCRA Bill on Catholic votes.

As Kerala votes today, several constituencies are battlegrounds for shifting political equations and leadership tests. The traditional UDF-LDF fight intensifies with the BJP's push, creating triangular contests in key seats like Nemom and Palakkad. Rebellions and prestige battles in Ambalapuzha and Peravoor, alongside legacy fights in Pala, will significantly shape the final outcome.

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I did not get the natural justice which I had to get. Instead I was made a target and there was a political conspiracy for brining me down. Certain quarters were thirsting for my blood, said K M Mani a day after his resignation.

The vigilance and anti-corruption bureau probing bar bribery case on Thursday recorded former government chief whip P C George’s statement. George had alleged finance minister K M Mani accepted huge sum as bribe from bar hotel owners.

Finance minister K M Mani underwent a medical check-up at a private hospital here on Thursday night after he complained of uneasiness.

CPM has decided to convene a meeting of the LDF on Monday as the left front constituents differ in opinions regarding probe into allegations against K M Mani.

As pressure mounted on Finance Minister K M Mani following High Court verdict in bar bribery case, twitterati fiercely debated it making the topic ‘K M Mani’ trending on twitter on Monday. “Will K M Mani resign” was the million dollar question Twitter users asked following the HC observation.

The incident on Tuesday where two teenagers were feared drowned in the sea off Mamallapuram, some 60 km south of here, has once again brought into focus the disregard beach-goers, especially youngsters have for the rough seas.

The state government would consider buying power from outside if it is necessary to avoid load shedding and to meet the state's demands, said power minister M M Mani.

The CPM state secretariat on Wednesday decided to remove M M Mani as the secretary of its Idukki district committee.