In the lead-up to the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, K.K. Rema, the incumbent MLA from Vadakara and candidate of the United Democratic Front (UDF)-backed Revolutionary Marxist Party (RMP), is actively campaigning for a second term. She addresses a crowd in Adiyur, highlighting her development initiatives, including a floodlit stadium, and expresses confidence in a shift in government. Meanwhile, K. Dileep, representing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), criticizes the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, attributing local development projects to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Dileep urges voters to support the NDA for change. LDF candidate M.K. Bhaskaran also campaigns vigorously, asserting that the constituency has lagged in development compared to surrounding areas. The dynamics of the election are influenced by past events, including the murder of RMP founder T.P. Chandrasekharan, which LDF activists claim is no longer a significant issue. As Rema seeks re-election and the LDF aims to regain the seat, the electoral outcome will depend on local sentiments regarding governance and development.