Indian Union Muslim League asks P K Kunhalikutty to step in

KOZHIKODE: The Indian Union Muslim League has adopted  a ‘wait and watch’ policy on the exit of Kerala Congress (M) chairman  K.M. Mani from the UDF  and the party  decision to sit in the legislature as a separate bloc. The IUML  has directed all the leaders not to comment on the issue without consulting each other. The party has asked Mr P.K. Kunhalikutty  to conduct another round of talks with Mr Mani and other KC (M) leaders.

Even now, the  IUML leadership believes that Mr Mani is using pressure tactics and will not cross over to the LDF or the BJP.     Mr Kunhalikutty told reporters in Malappuram  that the political combinations of the state should not change at a time the BJP was  posing a threat to the secular fabric of society. “Being a responsible political party,  we will keep restraint over the issue,”  he said and  added that the party was  exploring ways for another round of talks.

“He had promised me to discuss things after the party conference and we should talk with him  on the final decision,”  he added.  If Mani continues his present political stand, we will oppose him, Mr Kunhalikkutty said.  “We will come out with our official decision only after the UDF meet scheduled to be held on Wednesday,”  he added.