KOTTAYAM: Minister M.M. Mani opined that LDF will be benefitting due to the omission of Nisha Jose K. Mani as the UDF candidate in Pala by-election. M.M. Mani's speech came during the election campaign.
M.M. Mani said that Nisha is a woman with working experience in politics. He alleged that P.J. Joseph conspired with Congress leadership to avoid the candidature of Nisha. He further alleged that there is an ongoing vote trading between UDF and BJP.