Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: LDF Seeks Third Term Amid Rising Political Contest

Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections are shaping up as a critical contest among the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF), and the BJP, which is gaining ground. The LDF seeks a historic third term amid incumbency challenges, while the UDF aims to capitalize on recent local election gains and potential alliances. The BJP, buoyed by recent wins, is intensifying its campaign. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the BJP-led Centre of financial discrimination against Kerala, leading to protests. Political realignments and issues like minority welfare and state renaming also feature prominently in the evolving electoral landscape.