On this Special Report, Shibi Mol examines the intensifying political controversy in Kerala as the Communist Party of India (Marxist) accuses the Congress of maintaining a radical alliance. The row erupted after the Jamaat-e-Islami state secretary reportedly reiterated the organization’s commitment to ‘establishing an Islamic republic,’ stating they have ‘not moved an inch away’ from this belief. This contradicts earlier assertions by Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan, who had suggested the group moved away from its religious state ideology. Shibi Mol highlights how the CPIM is now challenging the Congress to reject support from communal organizations. While the Congress maintains it accepts votes from all groups, the CPIM alleges this ‘radical tie-up’ exposes ideological inconsistencies. The programme explores the escalating tension between the LDF and UDF as Kerala approaches crucial elections, focusing on the debate over secularism and religious statehood.