Idukki: The health condition of senior CPM leader and Udumbanchola MLA M.M. Mani, who was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Madurai following a heart attack, has shown improvement. Hospital sources confirmed that he has been taken off ventilator support but will remain under observation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for the next two days.

Mani experienced discomfort around 4 PM on Thursday while attending the 24th Party Congress being held in Madurai. He was immediately rushed to the hospital after complaining of breathing difficulties. Mani, who had been advised rest due to health concerns, had traveled to Madurai for the Party Congress. However, upon arrival at the venue, he experienced breathing difficulties and was taken to the hospital, where he suffered a heart attack while under observation.

Several senior CPM leaders visited the hospital following the incident.

Mani, a member of the CPM Kerala State Committee, had earlier served as the Minister for Electricity in the first Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet.