Can the LDF make history with a third straight win? Or will Kerala return to its familiar pattern and bring back the Congress-led UDF? And where does the BJP-led alliance fit into this contest? From welfare politics and defections to community dynamics and local concerns, here’s a simple guide to understanding the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation GBS K. Nagendran, BJP’s candidate for Ramanathapuram constituency Collector reviews GVMC works, sets summer action plan