Kerala's ruling LDF coalition faces internal division over Ezhava leader Vellappally Natesan ahead of assembly elections. While CPI leader Binoy Viswam advocates distancing from Natesan due to controversial remarks against Muslims, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan appears to be supporting him. This discord within the LDF, particularly between the CPI(M) and CPI, could exacerbate existing tensions following recent local body election results.