Joseph and the Mani factions `chenda' (drum) and table fan as their respective symbols. Mr. Mani said here on Friday that the KC(M) and `two leaves' were indeed inextricable. ‘‘By claiming the symbol, their [Joseph faction] attempt was to rob us of the legacy of K.M. Mr. Joseph had then refused to allocate the symbol to Jose Tom Pulikkunnel, a nominee of the Mani group. The Mani and Joseph factions were in the UDF then.

Source: The Hindu November 20, 2020 12:27 UTC