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UPDATED: Apr 6, 2026 12:36 IST
This special report of 'Elections On My Plate' examines the political landscape of Kerala ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlights the Left Democratic Front’s achievements in infrastructure and poverty alleviation, seeking a third consecutive term.
Conversely, Congress Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan cites anti-incumbency and recent local body successes as evidence of a United Democratic Front resurgence. Satheesan has challenged Vijayan to a public debate, pledging political retirement if the UDF fails to secure victory.
The report features Rahul Gandhi’s campaign in Kottayam, where he characterises the LDF administration as a corporate government. Meanwhile, BJP candidate Sean George discusses the party's strategy to secure the Christian vote in Pala under the 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' slogan. Key electoral factors include a month-long LPG cylinder shortage, youth unemployment, and the concerns of the fisherfolk community in Fort Kochi. The contest remains a high-stakes battle between the LDF, UDF, and a growing BJP presence, centred on secular identity and local grievances.
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