Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained silent on the Sabarimala issue during his Kerala visit and claimed BJP and LDF were working together, while asserting that Congress faces a combined challenge from CPI(M) and BJP in the state
NSS General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair stood by his pro-government stance on the Sabarimala meeting, dismissing protests as publicity, while Opposition leader VD Satheesan accused CM Vijayan of shifting policies.