In the wake of the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) electoral defeat in Kerala, M.A. Baby, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], defended Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, stating that he should not alone take moral responsibility for the loss. Baby emphasized that the CPI(M) operates as a collective entity, with Vijayan leading the campaign due to his seniority. Speculation surrounds the future of the Leader of the Opposition position, with the Communist Party of India (CPI) demanding the Deputy Leader role. CPI's state secretary Binoy Viswam remarked that the defeat serves as a warning for communist organizations to focus more on the people's concerns. Baby characterized the LDF's loss as “shocking,” despite acknowledging the government's efforts over the past decade against a challenging central government. He also expressed concern over the BJP's victories in Kerala and West Bengal, attributing them to anti-incumbency sentiments and systemic issues within the electoral process. D. Raja, the CPI general secretary, called for a broad-based resistance against the BJP's divisive policies and announced nationwide marches planned for August 2026.