Under attack from the opposition over some of his purported remarks in an interview given to a media outlet, the office of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan clarified on Tuesday he had not mentioned any particular place or region, nor used the terms "anti-state" or "anti-national activities" during the interaction.

In a letter sent to the media house, the CMO said a clarification that accurately presents the chief minister's actual views would be crucial in restoring public understanding and preventing further misinterpretation.