The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) has condemned the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) raid on the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, labeling it as an instance of political vendetta orchestrated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government. In statements shared on social media, CPI(M) accused the government of weaponizing central agencies like the ED to intimidate political adversaries and suppress dissent. The party expressed concern over the silence of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala, suggesting it might indicate political convenience or complicity in this alleged witch-hunt. CPI(M) leaders, including KK Ragesh and P Jayarajan, have characterized the raid as a coordinated effort between the BJP and Congress to dismantle the Left's presence in Kerala, akin to strategies employed in Bengal and Tripura. The ED's actions are part of an ongoing investigation into the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) case, which has previously stirred controversy during Vijayan's tenure. The CPI(M) has pledged to confront these challenges both legally and politically.