LDF Rally Emphasizes Development Achievements

26 UPDATES · 12 DAYS · 6 FEB 2026 — 17 FEB 2026

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Latest · 17 Feb 2026

Vellappally Natesan criticized the IUML for its perceived overambition and political demands, warning of potential minority status for majority communities if internal divisions are not addressed.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Puthuyuga Yatra campaign initiated by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) to highlight issues with the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific campaign. It excludes other actions or statements by the AICC, LDF, or Kerala government unless they are direct responses or developments stemming from the Puthuyuga Yatra campaign.

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6Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

UDF to spotlight ‘Kerala crisis’ in Puthuyuga Yatra

The Hindu

M.V. Govindan, CPI(M) State secretary, led the LDF rally in Kozhikode district, emphasizing infrastructure development and poverty reduction achievements.

The Hindu

Jose K. Mani invited the Kerala Congress to join the LDF to address internal UDF issues, offering protection and highlighting LDF promises.

7Feb

The Hindu

The CPI(M) criticized the Congress for accepting support from the Jamaat-e-Islami, accusing them of promoting a radical theocratic agenda.

The Hindu

The Left Democratic Front's Vikasana Munnetta Jadha will tour Ernakulam district's 14 Assembly constituencies from February 10 to 14.

8Feb

The Hindu

Congress member Ramesh Chennithala urged prominent intellectuals to reconsider their participation in the Kerala government's International Conference on Development and Democracy.

The Hindu

Jose K. Mani, chairman of the Kerala Congress (M), criticized the Union Budget for a limited increase in the support price for natural rubber.

9Feb

The Hindu

Kerala opposition leader V.D. Satheesan sharply criticized the LDF government, accusing it of a complete collapse in governance and finances.

The Hindu

M.V. Govindan, CPI(M) State secretary, demanded the Congress High Command clarify its stance on the UDF's support from the Jaamat-e-Islami Hind (JIH).

The Hindu

The RJD, despite local body election setbacks, reaffirmed its alliance with the LDF, preventing defections and maintaining the current political partnership.

10Feb

The Hindu

The Congress acquired land for 100 landslide victim houses in four months, significantly faster than the Kerala government's one-year timeline.

The Hindu

K. Satchidanandan defended his criticism of prolonged rule, arguing for the inclusion of marginalized voices in democracy.

12Feb

The Hindu

The UDF has pledged to prioritize boosting Kerala's economy if elected, focusing on streamlining tax administration and assisting the poor.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi met with Kerala BJP members, who expressed the people's disillusionment with the LDF and UDF and their hope for the BJP-led alliance.

The Hindu

Congress appointed Ramesh Chennithala as campaign committee chairman and Shashi Tharoor as co-chairman for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections.

14Feb

The Hindu

P. Rajeeve defended the Left Front's right to a third term, arguing that opposition claims aimed to weaken their campaign.

The Hindu

K.C. Venugopal predicts a significant portion of UDF votes will come from left-leaning voters in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections.

15Feb

The Hindu

V.D. Satheesan, Leader of the Opposition, criticized the Kerala government for its alleged inaction against the SFI following an attack on a police officer.

The Hindu

P.K. Sasi, the CPI(M) dissident leader, skipped the LDF's Vikasana Munnetta Jatha in north Kerala due to disagreements with the leadership.

The Hindu

Political parties in Kerala are preparing for a legal and political battle over the Supreme Court's ruling on women's entry into the Sabarimala temple.

16Feb

The Hindu

Two prominent Hindu organizations in Kerala express cautious optimism about the Kerala government's evolving stance on women's entry into Sabarimala.

The Hindu

Satheesan demanded a revised affidavit on women's entry to Sabarimala, criticizing the Kerala government's stance and the CPI(M)'s lack of a clear position.

The Hindu

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, president of the BJP in Kerala, accuses the Left Front government of failing to develop the state during its 10-year rule.

17Feb

The Hindu

Sachin Pilot, a senior Congress leader, publicly criticized the Left Democratic Front's decade-long rule in Kerala, citing migration, fiscal distress, and corruption as major concerns.

The Hindu

V. Sivankutty predicts the Left Democratic Front (LDF) will win the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, securing a third consecutive term.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Vellappally Natesan criticized the IUML for its perceived overambition and political demands, warning of potential minority status for majority communities if internal divisions are not addressed.

Story concluded