KOTTAYAM: PC George has clarified his stand on joining the UDF ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections. George said that he will consider joining the UDF if the Front welcomes him. According to George, there is no one to point out the shortcomings of the Pinarayi Vijayan government. He also said that the arrival of Jose K. Mani will destabilize the Left Front.

Meanwhile, the NCP is considering to leave the Left Front over the uncertainties regarding the Pala seat. In Pala, Mani C Kappan may be the UDF candidate.

At the same time, the Saseendran faction has strongly opposed the move to leave the front. Even while rejecting reports of leaving the Front, TP Peethambaran and Mani C Kappan have made it clear that they are not ready for a compromise as far as the Pala seat is concerned. The party district committee will soon meet to discuss the future program.