Exit polls released on Wednesday suggest a historic decline for the Left Front in Keralam and West Bengal as the 2026 assembly elections approach. In Keralam, the Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, is projected to lose power, with the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) expected to win 78 to 90 seats in the 140-member assembly. This shift is attributed to governance fatigue and economic anxieties among voters, particularly dissatisfaction with local employment opportunities and infrastructure. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, the Left Front faces an existential crisis, with projections indicating they may secure as few as 0 to 1 seat. The political dynamic has polarized between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), leaving little room for the Left. Analysts note that the Left's traditional class-based rhetoric has struggled against identity-driven campaigns, and internal discord with the Congress hampers their effectiveness. Although exit polls can be inaccurate, the data suggests a significant shift in voter sentiment in both states.