India, March 31 -- After a decade in the Opposition, the Congress Party is striving to regain its influence in Kerala ahead of the 2026 elections. The Congress-led UDF wants to snatch power, bolstered by strong results in past Lok Sabha elections and local body polls. The ruling CPI(M) is intensifying efforts to retain the state. The upcoming election will test the LDF's ability to maintain power against a formidable challenge from the UDF.

Since 1982, voters have alternated their support between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) every five years, preventing any government from maintaining long-term power. In 2021, the LDF, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, won a second consecutive term. Both par...