Why Kerala election results could decide Left or Rahul Gandhi’s future

Alka Dhupkar & Arun GeorgeTIMESOFINDIA.COM

Apr 13, 2026 | 16:37 IST

A prominent Indian political scientist explains what is at stake with the Kerala state election

Post-poll surveys by CSDS after the Lok Sabha elections, and the recent panchayat polls, suggested that the LDF was not favoured by voters. How relevant are these trends for this election?

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Why Kerala election results could decide Left or Rahul Gandhi’s future

A prominent Indian political scientist explains what is at stake with the Kerala state election

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Why Kerala election results could decide Left or Rahul Gandhi’s future

A prominent Indian political scientist explains what is at stake with the Kerala state election

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