Jose K. Mani, chairman of the Kerala Congress (M) [KC(M)], a constituent of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala, also serves as one of the campaign managers of the INDIA bloc at the national level.
The KC(M) is locked in a tight fight with Kerala Congress (Joseph), which is part of the United Democratic Front (UDF), to retain the Kottayam seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The issues being raised range from the price of rubber to the perceived inroads made by the BJP into Christian votes.
In an interview with The Hindu, Mr. Mani speaks about these factors that have an impact on the upcoming general elections. Edited excerpts:
