Kottayam, May 4 -- Kerala Congress (M) is heading for a disappointing performance in the Kerala Assembly election, according to early counting trends, with party chairman M Jose K Mani trailing in the Pala constituency.

Pala, long considered a stronghold of Kerala Congress politics, has emerged as a major concern for the party as early indications show Jose K Mani lagging behind his rivals. The trend marks a significant setback for the party's expectations in the constituency.

Initial counting trends also suggest that Kerala Congress (M) is struggling in all other constituencies, with its candidates trailing in key contests across different regions. The party appears to be securing only limited leads in the seats it contested.

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