Overview
- Voting is underway in seven central and northern districts, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan saying the LDF has strong prospects after casting his ballot.
- Vijayan alleges the UDF is preparing to legitimise Jamaat-e-Islami and accuses both Jamaat and the RSS of using repeated falsehoods to mislead voters.
- Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan denies any formal tie with Jamaat-e-Islami, acknowledges electoral support since 2019, posts point-by-point rebuttals on flagship projects, and challenges the CM to a public debate.
- Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar claims both LDF and UDF benefit from Jamaat support, calling the organisation a dangerous ideology and urging voters to back the NDA.
- Sabarimala gold theft and sexual-misconduct complaints drive the final exchanges, with Congress leaders alleging protection for CPI(M) figures as the CM and CPI(M) leadership hit back at the Congress’ record.