The leadership of the CPI(M) and the CPI has issued a joint statement to clarify their position following media speculation regarding potential internal discord. Reports had suggested that the two parties might hold differing views on the legal and political implications of the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) recent attempts to target Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Both parties have explicitly rejected these claims, characterizing the reports of variance as unfounded. According to the leadership, there is no disagreement between the CPI(M) and the CPI concerning how to address the ED’s actions. They maintain that the investigation is politically motivated and that the parties remain aligned in their opposition to the central agency's approach.

While the parties have presented a united front, the situation highlights the ongoing tension between the state government in Kerala and federal investigative bodies. The CPI(M) and CPI continue to frame the ED’s interest in the Chief Minister as an overreach of federal power, intended to destabilize the state administration. Despite the denial of any internal rift, the political discourse surrounding the investigation remains highly charged, with both parties emphasizing that their legal and political strategies are fully synchronized to counter the federal pressure.