V D Satheesan, Kerala's Chief Minister-designate, addressed concerns regarding the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a vital ally in the United Democratic Front (UDF). He condemned what he described as 'hate propaganda' aimed at portraying the IUML as anti-secular. Satheesan emphasized that the UDF government would not allow any attempts to create social divisions in Kerala, asserting that the people had rejected divisive narratives during the recent Assembly elections. He praised the IUML's historical commitment to secularism, citing its role in mitigating social tensions during the Munambam and Palluruthy disputes. Satheesan invited critics to reconsider their stance, highlighting the IUML's stabilizing influence in the region. In a show of solidarity, IUML leaders, including State President Panakkad Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, expressed their full support for Satheesan. They remained non-committal about the number of ministerial positions the IUML would receive in the new cabinet, with Satheesan indicating that discussions on cabinet formation were progressing smoothly.