Kerala emerges as the critical battleground for the Left in India’s assembly elections, with the LDF holding 95 seats in the state assembly. While the Left is also active in West Bengal, Assam, and Tamil Nadu — where CPI and CPM hold 2 seats each and are part of the DMK-led alliance — the outcome in Kerala could define the national relevance of Communist parties. CPI leaders, including D. Raja, remain confident of LDF’s chances, while the elections will highlight key issues like economy, employment, and inflation.