Kerala Congress(M) Rules Out Talks With UDF, Reaffirms Ties With LDF

Kerala Congress(M), a key partner in the state's ruling CPI(M)-led LDF, on Friday dismissed speculation that it had held discussions with the Congress-led UDF.

- Press Trust of India

KOTTAYAM: Kerala Congress(M), a key partner in the state's ruling CPI(M)-led LDF, on Friday dismissed speculation that it had held discussions with the Congress-led UDF.

Party chairman Jose K Mani said the UDF's recent talk of front expansion stems from a lack of confidence within the alliance.

Commenting on the UDF's victory in the Nilambur byelection, Mani said it could not be interpreted as a political mandate in favour of the UDF.

"The verdict from Nilambur, a constituency where the UDF has deep roots, in no way affects the possibility of continued governance by the LDF," Mani said.

He added that the LDF would humbly accept the people's verdict and work to improve the functioning of both the government and the alliance.