An active member of the Kerala Congress since its formative years, he was part for the V.S. Achuthanandan Cabinet in 2006
Issue pertains to a post-election steering committee meeting of the Kerala Congress (M), where the leadership alleged that cross-voting by CPI(M) cadres contributed to defeat of its candidates. However, both CPI(M) and CPI have moved to counter the charge in their respective post-poll review meetings, arguing instead that their own candidates did not receive the expected support from KC(M) voters
Kerala Congress leader and MLA-elect says his statement about welcoming Kerala Congress (M) with open arms was was driven by a genuine wish that K.M. Mani’s party should not fade away