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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.

Latha. T of Communist Party of India (Marxist) won the Kilvelur constituency with a margin of 2278 votes. She garnered 56108 votes, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Senthil Pandian. P came second with 53830 votes.

Kodungallur, a Kerala constituency, has a history of shifting political allegiances between Congress and CPI(M). Facing challenges like monsoon flooding, youth unemployment, and coastal environmental issues, residents are keen on development projects including river management and improved fisheries. The current MLA, E T Taison of CPI(M), secured a significant victory in 2021, highlighting the ongoing political dynamics.

Kalamassery, a politically significant constituency in Ernakulam, has been a CPI-M stronghold since 2011. The current MLA, P. Rajeeve, also a state minister, secured victory in the 2021 elections. The area, home to CUSAT and major public sector units, faces challenges including industrial development, employment, and urban infrastructure.

Congress's Shanimol Osman has secured victory in Aroor, defeating the CPI(M) candidate by 9,324 votes. This win marks a shift in the constituency, previously held by the LDF. Key issues like coastal erosion and fisher welfare were central to the election, highlighting the region's unique maritime challenges and its impact on political outcomes.

Neyyattinkara constituency saw INC's N Shakthan win by 6,966 votes against CPI(M)'s K Ansalan. This result contrasts with the 2021 election where CPI(M) secured victory. The region faces challenges including coastal erosion, poor infrastructure, youth unemployment, and environmental concerns.

PC Vishnunadh of INC secured a decisive victory in Kundara, defeating S L Sajikumar of CPI(M) by 32,564 votes. This win follows his 2021 election triumph, highlighting his continued support in the constituency. Kundara, a general seat in Kollam district, faces challenges including river flooding, unemployment, and infrastructure gaps.

Vladimir Lenin was a Russian revolutionary who led the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and founded the Soviet Union, becoming one of the most influential communist leaders, having overwhelming influence in West Bengal politics under the CPM regime, which was uprooted by the TMC's Mamata Banerjee after three decades in 2011. The party said it registered a police complaint, leading to arrest of five and vowed to rebuild the statue on May 8.

In a significant legal development, the Guwahati High Court has mandated that the Assam government, along with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, submit a response within four weeks regarding petitions that accuse them of promoting hate speeches targeting minority groups. The court has combined three public interest litigations, with attorneys emphasizing the CM's contentious statements made despite previous warnings.