Kerala Congress (KPCC) President K Sudhakaran invited CPI to join Congress-led UDF if they are “willing to correct their mistakes”. CPI is a key ally of CPI(M) in the LDF. Sudhakaran criticized CPI for “shamelessly staying in the LDF like slaves” and urged them to take an independent stance if needed. He expressed openness to talks if CPI acknowledges and corrects its mistakes.