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A non-bailable warrant against MLA Mani C Kappan in a cheque-bounce case was withdrawn after his court appearance, following his conviction and one-year sentence for a ₹5.30 crore compensation in a share dispute.
Pala MLA Mani C Kappan was convicted in a Mumbai cheque dishonour case, sentenced to one year simple imprisonment and ordered to pay ₹1.20 crore compensation. He faces additional jail if payment fails.
Pala, a Kerala Congress stronghold, is a key constituency in the 2026 elections.
Vote share projections also point to a UDF advantage, with the Congress-led front expected to secure 44 per cent
Pala election trends show a shift in voter sentiment influenced by controversial remarks and anti-incumbency against the ruling party.
The Pala constituency is experiencing a close triangular contest between UDF, LDF, and NDA candidates, with the BJP's performance seen as potentially decisive.
The Pala byelection is a highly contested race, no longer defined by K M Mani's legacy, with the LDF and BJP appearing to have an early advantage in campaign visibility over the UDF. Onmanorama will track the race in 12 closely fought constituencies including Pala, capturing the ground-level pulse with poll meter updates every few days.
Mani C Kappan, the leader of the Kerala Democratic Party (KDP), formally conveyed his decision to Congress leaders V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala.
The allegations state that Kappan took Rs 2 crores from Dinesh Menon, a Mumbai resident, in 2010 and failed to repay the amount.
The Pala MLA may be inducted into the Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet replacing AK Saseendran
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