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Kerala Assembly elections 2026 | Constituency watch
A collection of stories on some of the key constituencies in Kerala that are set to elect their representatives to Kerala Legislative Assembly in 2026
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Peravur braces for high-stakes election battle as K.K. Shailaja challenges Sunny Joseph
The Left Democratic Front hopes that the former Health Minister’s popularity and ability to attract votes across party lines will help it wrest the seat, which had stood with the United Democratic Front even during the strong left wave in 2021
Kerala Assembly polls: Unpredictability is the norm in Vattiyurkavu constituency
All three major political fronts fancy their chance in the segment in the 2026 Assembly polls, setting the stage for a high-stakes contest
Kannur Mayor alleges ‘backdoor appointments’ by Kerala govt under Central scheme, seeks ECI intervention
P. Indira terms the alleged move under a Central assistance scheme a violation of Model Code of Conduct and an encroachment on powers of local self-government institutions
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Poll promises may hit the coffers hard
While campaigning, LDF is highlighting welfare measures such as increased pensions and monthly wages implemented by the government. UDF has promised five basic ‘welfare guarantees,’ including raising welfare pensions to ₹3,000 if it comes to power. Experts question the rationale of such promises, given the huge cost involved in implementing and sustaining them
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Green Button campaign picks up pace in Kerala
Suchitwa Mission’s green election campaign, in association with the Election Commission of India, aims at reducing waste generated during elections
‘A double-engine govt. will de-risk people from political conflicts that hurt their development’: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
If a State government has ‘24x7 animosity towards the Centre, the people will suffer’, says Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar; calling the party’s performance in the 2025 local body elections in the State a ‘big jump forward’, he slams ‘fake narratives’ against the BJP among minorities
Man dies after car falls into canal in Kerala
While bystanders managed to rescue two people, the car with Anoop got completely submerged in the water
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: IUML leader booked for offering UAE trip to booth workers in Malappuram
Bava Haji, State vice-president of the party, allegedly offered the trip to members of the booth committee where the UDF candidate would secure the highest number of votes in the Thavanur Assembly constituency
Case registered over fake govt. order on curtailing school vacation in Kerala
The fake order, purportedly issued in the name of the General Education department and carrying the Kerala government emblem, had been circulated on social media, causing concern among students and teachers
Jifri Thangal distances himself from Umar Faizy’s remarks on women candidates
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Venugopal dismisses bribery allegations against him, calls them BJP-CPI(M) sponsored
The Congress leader says the allegations of him accepting a bribe in exchange for a seat in the Haryana Assembly elections are baseless
Maldivian airline credits Kerala’s public health system for its success
The national airline of the Maldives, which is celebrating 18 years of operations to India, has increased its operational strength to the State over the years, thanks to the popularity of Kerala’s hospitals in the island nation
Second phase of randomisation of polling officials completed
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Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Home voting to commence on Monday
In the categories of voters above 85 years and persons with disabilities, a little over 2.07 lakh voters have opted for the facility
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: FCRA amendment Bill casts a shadow over BJP’s Christian outreach
Church authorities in the State express serious concern over the proposed amendment; apex body of the Catholic Church describes the legislation as a threat to the “operational survival” of minorities and civil society organisations
Kerala govt. increases non-domestic LPG allocation to 66% of total demand
Essential services will continue to receive full LPG supply, while semi-essential sectors will get 63% of their demand. Industrial-based services will receive LPG at 62% of demand, but with conditions
‘Contamination a primary reason for spurt in water-borne diseases’
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