Kerala Assembly elections 2026: All three candidates sound confident as campaign trail heats up along coastal Kochi

In south Chellanam, Mohammed Shiyas, the UDF candidate for Ernakulam District Congress Committee president, began his campaign near St. George Church, while K.J. Maxy, the LDF candidate, met with prominent figures like Vellappally Natesan and Mammootty. Xavier Julappan, representing Twenty20, also campaigned in Moolamkuzhy and Thoppumpady, highlighting his long involvement in social work and claiming a strong base among voters. The candidates are vying for the parliamentary seat amidst concerns about the LDF's performance over the past decade.