No anti-incumbency, LDF will return to power for third term in Kerala: Minister Sivankutty
V. Sivankutty, Kerala's General Education Minister, stated that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) would secure a third consecutive term in the upcoming assembly elections, predicting victory in 110 seats. He claimed that there is no anti-incumbency against the government and attributed the Congress’s political missteps to their reliance on professional public relations campaigns. Sivankutty also criticized the Congress for raising the Sabarimala issue and suggested they were confused about their strategy. The Minister highlighted the LDF's achievements, including initiatives for online delivery workers and minimum wages legislation, while emphasizing that party positions may differ from government decisions.
17 FEB 2026
— 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.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
V. Sivankutty predicts the Left Democratic Front (LDF) will win the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, securing a third consecutive term.
— 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.
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