As the April 9, 2026 Kerala Assembly elections approach, the Kazhakuttam constituency in Thiruvananthapuram district is set for a three-cornered contest involving V. Muraleedharan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Kadakampally Surendran (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), and T. Saratchandra Prasad (Congress). The constituency, with an electorate of 1.64 lakh, faces ongoing challenges such as drinking water shortages and infrastructure issues. Muraleedharan, who previously finished second in the last two elections, emphasizes the BJP's growing influence, while Surendran highlights his past achievements and voter connections. Prasad aims to leverage the current political climate to recover the UDF's lost stronghold. The Sabarimala gold theft controversy adds another layer of complexity to the campaign, with both the BJP and Congress targeting Surendran. The outcome could significantly impact local governance and development initiatives in Kazhakuttam.