KC factions formalise merger Updated: Updated: P.J. Joseph is party chairman, P.C. Thomas working chairman Share Article P.J. Joseph is party chairman, P.C. Thomas working chairman Amidst voices of dissent raised by the veteran leader Francis George, the Kerala Congress led by P.J. Joseph has formalised its merger with the Kerala Congress led by P.C. Thomas. A meeting convened online by the party leadership in Thodupuzha on Tuesday appointed Mr. Joseph as party chairman and Mr. Thomas as working chairman. Mons Joseph has been elected as the executive chairman, while Joy Abraham is the secretary general.