Kerala Assembly Elections: LDF Faces Internal Debate Amid UDF's Growing Electoral Gains

As Kerala approaches its Assembly elections, the Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by CPI(M), aims for a third consecutive term amid internal debates about potential weakening of party ideology due to prolonged governance. Meanwhile, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has gained significant ground, leading in 111 of 140 Assembly segments in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, signaling a possible shift in voter sentiment. The LDF's reduced vote share and narrow leads in remaining segments highlight electoral challenges ahead.