Kerala Assembly Polls: UDF Finalizes Candidates as LDF Begins Campaigning

The United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala is finalizing seat-sharing and candidate announcements for the April 9 Assembly elections, with Congress leaders Ramesh Chennithala and V.D. Satheesan expressing confidence in a political change. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has already announced many candidates and begun campaigning, aiming to maintain its position. The Indian Union Muslim League is involved in seat-sharing discussions with the UDF. The BJP and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are yet to announce candidates. Election Commission's poll schedule announcement delayed candidate releases.