India, March 28 -- The outgoing Leader of Opposition in Kerala and one of the key contenders for the chief minister's post if the Congress-led UDF comes to power, VD Satheesan, in an interview with HT, speaks about the alliance's prospects, campaign strategy and more.

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How is the UDF campaign this time different compared to the ones before the 2016 and 2021 elections in which you suffered consecutive losses?

We had a huge victory when we won 100 seats in 2001, but since 2005 several of our allies drifted away. In 2021, we began bringing them back, and 90% of that effort has succeeded. Today, UDF is more than a confederation of parties - it's a broader platform including influencers and opinion-makers. That's why we perf...