Kerala: NCP faction quits LDF coalition, to join UDF

A faction in Kerala Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), a constituent in the ruling LDF, announced its decision to part ways with the CPM-led alliance and join the Congress-led UDF. Mani C Kappan MLA, who is heading the faction, revolted against the state LDF leadership following the reported move by the CPM to hand over Pala Assembly seat to Kerala Congress (M)-led by Jose K Mani.