Mani to march out of United Democratic Front

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Congress (M) leader K. M. Mani on Saturday gave indication that his party would be quitting the United Democratic Front.

Speaking at the special camp of the party’s State Committee at Charalkunnu in Pathanamthitta district, the Minister said that mutual trust had disappeared from the Front. Kerala Congress faced harassment and disdain in the Front.

He indicated that his party would maintain equidistance between the ruling and Opposition Fronts till an acceptable path is found.

KPCC president V. M. Sudheeran and former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy declined to comment about Mr. Mani’s move, noting that the final decision had not been announced.

CPI (M) State Secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said that Kerala Congress would meet with its nemesis  if it forms alliance with BJP.