Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated at the Sivagiri pilgrimage that individuals promoting communal divisions, particularly by othering minorities and engaging in identity politics, contradict the humanist principles of Sree Narayana Guru. Vijayan suggested such actions benefit forces aiming to restore a caste-based society. His remarks come amid criticism within his coalition regarding perceived leniency towards leaders accused of communal rhetoric and following the LDF's performance in recent local elections, which some attribute to a failure to condemn divisive messaging.