Kottayam: Amidst the uncertainty prevailing over the Kerala Congress (M) candidate contesting from the Lok Sabha seat of Kottayam, PJ Joseph faction said that they have got an assurance on PJ Joseph's candidacy. Chairman KM Mani will hold parleys with the leaders of Kottayam regarding Joseph's candidacy. However, Jose K Mani has disagreed to hand over the seat from Mani faction to Joseph faction.