Kerala Congress (M) chairman Jose K. Mani will contest from Pala, says Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine

Jose K. Mani, chairman of the Kerala Congress (M), will contest the Pala constituency in the upcoming Assembly election after Roshy Augustine, the party's leader and Water Resources Minister, officially announced his candidacy. Augustine stated that Mr. Mani would win the seat by a large margin and that the LDF would secure a majority in the elections. Mr. Mani acknowledged land-related grievances in Idukki district and highlighted the need for intervention from the Centre to resolve these issues. He also praised the LDF government's efforts in addressing concerns raised by his party over the past five years.