Overview

• The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is resuming district-level rallies in Kerala from May 13 to May 22 after postponements linked to Indo-Pak border tensions.
• LDF convener T.P. Ramakrishnan expressed confidence in securing a third consecutive term in the 2026 Assembly elections under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's leadership.
• Ramakrishnan dismissed the recent Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) leadership change as politically insignificant and claimed the Congress-led UDF is disconnected from public sentiment.
• He alleged that the UDF is seeking electoral support from communal organizations, including the Jamaat-e-Islami, with backing from the BJP, to regain power.
• The LDF is emphasizing its governance record, including infrastructure and welfare achievements, as a cornerstone of its re-election campaign.