KOCHI: Congress leader K V Thomas has reiterated that development is more important than personal relationships in elections. He made it clear that he is not with the LDF or the UDF but with the development. ‘Will not compromise in development matters like K Rail. The traffic problem in Kerala is very serious. In this situation, personal relationships do not matter.

Uma spoke to my wife last night, but elections are connected with people and development. Importance is given to development politics. Whom should votes be given and whom should not be given is another matter.

I've a perception, don’t fall suddenly. Don’t have any problem with Uma. She is a member of our family, but there is a firm decision in development matters. Development and sympathy are two different things. Development is an issue of people's lives. Sympathy is the love we feel,’ said K V Thomas.

Thomas harshly criticised the party in connection with the selection of candidates. The leaders should say how the candidate was chosen. Did they consult with the senior leaders of the district? Thomas while speaking to a private channel asked if had consulted with Babu, Benny and Dominic.