Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 -- With no distinct advantage for either the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) or the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), and amid factors such as communal polarisation, demographic changes, and local issues, the fate of 863 candidates will be decided in the April 9 polls in Kerala.
Kerala is gearing up for a high-stakes political showdown on April 9, as voters prepare to determine the composition of the 140-member Legislative Assembly.
With a staggering 863 candidates in the fray, the 2026 elections are shaping up to be one of the most fiercely contested in recent memory. The political landscape remains unpredictable, with neither front enjoying a clear edge, as communal tensions, demographic shifts, ...