Mani, Kappan, George file nomination
The Hindu
Kerala Congress (M) [KC(M)] chairperson Jose K. Mani, Nationalist Congress Kerala leader Mani C. Kappan and Kerala Janapaksham (Secular) leader P.C. George were among those who submitted their nomination papers on Monday for the Assembly elections on April 6.
Mr. Mani, accompanied by Pala municipal chairman Anto Jose Padinjarekkara and senior leaders of the Left Democratic Front, submitted the papers before Shymon Joseph, Block Development Officer in Llalam for the Pala constituency. Braving the scorching heat, several party workers had gathered in front of the block panchayat office to greet the KC(M) leader. Prior to filing the nomination, Mr. Mani offered prayers at the cemetery of KC(M) founder and his father K.M. Mani at the St. Thomas Cathedral Church, Pala.More Related News
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