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The United Democratic Front (UDF) has taken a commanding lead in Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections, surpassing the majority mark with 95 seats. The ruling LDF faces a significant collapse, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan trailing in his constituency. The NDA is also showing strength, leading in four seats.

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections are shaping into a multi-cornered battle, with 20 key constituencies defining the real contest. These seats, marked by urban change, coastal pressures, and high-profile candidates, will be decisive in determining the state's political direction.

As Kerala heads to the polls, the election narrative shifts from rallies to booth-level battles. The ruling LDF aims for a historic third term, while the UDF seeks to leverage local body momentum against anti-incumbency. The NDA is focused on converting key pockets into durable political footholds, making these 20 constituencies the state's pressure points.

With nominations closing Monday, a flurry of candidates, including ministers and senior leaders from LDF, UDF, and NDA, submitted their papers across Kerala on Saturday. Notable filings included P A Mohamed Riyas, Roshi Augustine, Ramesh Chennithala, K Surendran, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Over 500 nominations were received by Saturday evening.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its initial list of 47 candidates for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections. Key leaders like Rajeev Chandrasekhar and K Surendran are among those fielded. The party aims to contest across various constituencies in the state. Kerala will go to polls on April 9, with results declared on May 4.

KPCC president V M Sudheeran has decided to expand the party-government coordination committee.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Sore over the high command's rejection of his proposal for the Rajya Sabha polls, KPCC President K Muraleedharan has submitted his resignation as the state unit chief to AICC President Sonia Gandhi.

George added that it is high time Congress leadership controlled Muraleedharan.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After being defeated in the Assembly bypoll in Wadakkancherry, Kerala Electrcity Minister K Muraleedharan resigned from the A K Antony ministry on Friday.

Minister for culture K C Joseph inaugurated the first anniversary celebration of the Kerala Museum of History and Heritage. The interactive heritage museum of Kerala, located at the corporate junction, saw thousands of visitors last year.

The BJP central leadership has announced the list of new state office bearers of the party. M T Ramesh, K Surendran, Sobha Surednran and A N Radhakrishnan are the new general secretaries of the party.

IUML Expresses Displeasure; Sudheeran Camp Suspects 'I'-'A' Nexus

KOCHI: N Venugopal said the two 'I' faction leaders had levelled allegations against Muraleedharan only because he had refrained from splitting the Congress.

Literary critic M K Sanoo inaugurated the reception committee office of the CPM state conference at Judges Avenue on Saturday. The state conference of the party will be held in Bolgatty from March 1 to 5.

A temporary truce has been reached between the MPs and KPCC president K Sudhakaran in the talks both had with the AICC leaders Tariq Anwar and K C Venugopal in New Delhi on Tuesday night. The three-hour-long meeting is learnt to have witnessed an overall attack on the style of functioning of KPCC chief K Sudhakaran.