THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Responding to the dispute within Kerala Congress, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that by their abstention in Rajyasabha bypolls, Jose K Mani faction meant that they don't recognize the UDF decisions. He further added that Jose K Mani faction is gaining strength.

However, the CM refrained from making a public stance on Jose K Mani's entry to LDF. CM Vijayan was responding to media queries regarding the dispute within Kerala Congress.