Kozhikode Assembly Polls 2026: Key Contests and Predictions
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: LDF, UDF keeping their fingers crossed in Kozhikode
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As the counting of votes for the Kerala Assembly elections approaches on May 4, 2026, major political fronts in Kozhikode are anxious. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) faces tough contests against the United Democratic Front (UDF) in several constituencies, with predictions suggesting a potential decline in LDF's previous dominance.
- 01Kozhikode's election results could significantly influence Kerala's government formation.
- 02Key contests include T.P. Ramakrishnan (LDF) vs. Fathima Thahiliya (UDF) in Perambra.
- 03P.A. Mohamed Riyas (LDF) faces P.V. Anvar (UDF-backed Independent) in Beypore.
- 04A.K. Saseendran (LDF) contends with Vidya Balakrishnan (UDF) in Elathur amid internal party challenges.
- 05Recent exit polls predict a reduction in LDF's seat count from 11 to potentially 4 or 5.
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The political landscape in Kozhikode, Kerala, is tense as the counting of votes for the Assembly elections is set for May 4, 2026. Major political fronts, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), are closely monitoring the results, which are expected to play a crucial role in the formation of the state government. Key constituencies include Perambra, where incumbent MLA T.P. Ramakrishnan of the LDF faces a challenge from UDF's Fathima Thahiliya. In Beypore, Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas (LDF) competes against former LDF legislator P.V. Anvar, who is now an Independent candidate backed by the UDF. Additionally, A.K. Saseendran (LDF) is up against UDF's Vidya Balakrishnan in Elathur, with Saseendran having navigated internal party dissent to secure his candidacy. The Revolutionary Marxist Party's K.K. Rema is also seeking re-election in Vadakara. Historically, Kozhikode has been a stronghold for the LDF, which won 11 out of 13 seats in the 2021 elections. However, recent internal discussions within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) suggest potential losses in key constituencies, and exit polls indicate the LDF may secure only four or five seats this time.
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The election results will determine the political landscape in Kerala, affecting governance and development in the state.
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