IDUKKI: A decision has been taken at the CPM district leadership meet to field Minister M M Mani in Udumbanchola. The district secretariat meet opined that let the state leadership decide whether to field S Rajendran in Devikulam again.

The secretariat meet reviewed that the activities done by M M Mani as a minister have benefited the party and the front in the district as a whole. If Mani becomes a candidate again, it will create a positive wave everywhere in the district. Therefore, the district secretariat decided to recommend Mani’s name in Udumbanchola.

In the case of Rajendran, the meeting could not reach a consensus. He had represented the constituency thrice. The state leadership can decide whether one more chance should be given to him. If he is not given a chance, the district secretariat directed to consider R Eshwaran and A Raja.

The district secretariat also decided to hand over the Thodupuzha seat to Kerala Congress (M) this time. A decision will be taken after considering the interests of Kerala Congress.