KM Mani leaves for hometown

Kerala Congress(M) chief KM Mani, who was forced to resign as Finance Minister following the bar bribery case, on Friday left his official residence here, saying that he "will be back after the doubts are cleared".

82-year-old Mani left his official residence 'Prashanti' here for Pala, his home town in Kottayam district, on Friday morning amidst the chanting of "Mani ki jai" by his followers. 

Earlier speaking to reporters Mani said "I am going with full satisfaction and peace. I am satisfied that I could do something for the poor of the state". "When I look back to see what I could do for the poor during 50 years of public life, I am satisfied. God is with me. There is no need to fear when God is with you. The almighty has said I am leaving you for some time. You will be weak for a while. I will make you stronger", he said.