Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Political crossovers gather pace in Kerala as Assembly elections near

G. Sudhakaran, a former CPI(M) leader, is leaving the party to contest as an Independent in Kerala's Ambalappuzha Assembly constituency. This move follows a trend of defections and cross-affiliations across political parties in the state, blurring traditional ideological lines between the UDF, LDF, and NDA. V.D. Satheesan, Leader of the Opposition, has hinted at potential defections from the Left, with P.K. Sasi and A. Suresh already severing ties to contest as UDF