Idukki: Following the announcement by KM Mani to field Thomas Chazhikkadan in Kottayam, a shattered PJ Joseph said that he has been denied justice by the Kerala Congress (M). The party working Chairman said that he would explore the chances of further action including contesting as a rebel candidate in Kottayam, after consulting other UDF leaders. He informed some of his closest allies that if the party does not change its decision, he will be forced to resort to drastic steps.