Kerala is gearing up for assembly elections with high stakes for the ruling LDF, the opposition UDF, and the BJP. The LDF seeks a historic third consecutive term but faces incumbency challenges and recent local election setbacks. The UDF views this as a crucial opportunity to regain power after a decade. Meanwhile, the BJP is positioning itself as a growing force, citing recent successes in parliamentary and local elections, with leaders emphasizing a need to counter alleged communal appeasement by the other fronts.