In Kerala, there is a party called Kerala Congress (M) headed by KM Mani, former Finance Minister of the State. Both BJP and Congress have been trying to get Mani on their side.
While, BJP was hopeful that Mani would merge his party with them, Congress wants him in their fold as well.
At this juncture, just when BJP appeared to be having the upper hand, a BJP member spoke disparagingly of Mani.
Congress moved in for the kill right away and offered to send Mani to the Rajya Sabha (It has one RS seat in Kerala).
Mani accepted the offer over the Lok Sabha seat offered to him by the BJP as he was upset with the way he was insulted by the senior BJP leader.
The BJP is fuming but it will have to wait for another opportunity to get back at the Congress.
