CPI(M) state secretary Govindan stated that the party does not support any anti-minority stance by SNDP leader Natesan, emphasizing that remarks like Natesan's recent comments are unacceptable. Govindan clarified that while Natesan, as a community organization leader, often responds to social issues, the party only approves practical and democratic statements. He asserted that an anti-Muslim stand is not the CPI(M)'s position, which firmly opposes both majority and minority communalism. Govindan also deflected questions about the CPI(M)'s closeness with Natesan becoming a burden.