Kochi: LDF candidate Dr Jo Joseph responded to the media after suffering a big loss in the Thrikkakara by-election. "I believe that I could perform the work entrusted upon me well," he said. He added that the party will examine what went wrong.

Jo Joseph expressed his gratitude for all comrades and those who stood with him despite political variance. He said that he will be always available for the cause of people in Thrikkakara.

Jo Joseph asserted accepting failure and public interest. A failure in an election will not affect CPM, he said.