Kerala Assembly elections: Who is in power in Kerala? Key alliances & Opposition leaders
The Hindu·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Kerala faces its 2026 Assembly elections with three major political fronts competing. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks a historic third consecutive term, while the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) gained ground in recent local body elections. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the BJP, expanded its presence, winning Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation for the first time. Key opposition leaders include V. D. Satheesan and BJP's Rajeev Chandrashekhar.
Key Entities
Left Democratic Front (LDF)United Democratic Front (UDF)National Democratic Alliance (NDA)Communist Party of India (Marxist)Indian National CongressBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)V. D. SatheesanRajeev ChandrashekharKerala2026 Assembly elections