KOTTAYAM: P J Joseph will be likely the Kerala Congress candidate in the Kottayam Lok Sabha seat. Joseph had conveyed his wish to contest at the parliamentary party meet convened in Kottayam. I expect a favourable decision, he told reporters soon after the meeting.

Joseph said, “I had expressed my wish before the party. I am an optimist. Party leader C F Thomas said a final decision will be taken soon after the steering committee meet at 3 pm.

Joseph said the party deserves two seats. Considering public interest we are confined to a seat. Joseph had expressed his wish to contest in his sitting seat. The party will take a decision after holding discussions, Thomas said.

Before the meeting, Joseph had called on K M Mani at his house and had expressed his desire to contest polls.