Kerala Assembly polls 2026: LDF set for ‘hat-trick’ as governance, welfare and secular credentials shape Kerala’s poll mood, says Subhashini Ali

Subhashini Ali, a member of the CPI(M) Polit Bureau, believes the LDF is poised for an unprecedented electoral hat-trick in Kerala due to strong public approval of the government's performance and welfare initiatives. She attributes the LDF's success to its governance model, contrasting it with the perceived failures of the UDF during their tenure. Ali highlights the positive response from ordinary people across various sectors, including migrant workers, who express satisfaction with living conditions in Kerala. The CPI(M) leader also criticizes the BJP and Congress for their national and state-level policies, emphasizing the LDF's commitment to secularism and welfare. She argues that Kerala's development model distinguishes it from other states, creating a favorable environment for the LDF's re-election.