Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Ali’s sixth-term bid faces hurdle in Mankada as LDF weighs support for IUML rebel
Kunnath Mohammed, former IUML constituency president, has entered the Mankada Assembly election as an Independent candidate against sitting MLA Manjalamkuzhi Ali. This challenge to Ali's long-standing tenure is prompting internal debate within the IUML and potentially influencing the Left Democratic Front (LDF)'s strategy. The LDF is reportedly reconsidering its initial candidate, M.P. Alavi, while considering backing Mohammed to consolidate anti-Ali votes.
21 MAR 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The LDF is facing internal debate over its Mankada candidate, potentially supporting an independent candidate to consolidate anti-Ali votes.
23 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is supporting Kunath Mohammed, a former IUML leader, in his challenge to incumbent Manjalamkuzhi Ali for the Mankada Assembly seat.
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