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The Manorama News–C-Voter mega survey projects a clear UDF advantage. LDF may get 57–69 seats, NDA could win 1–5. LDF leads in south Kerala while UDF is stronger in the north.
Of 2.69 crore eligible voters, youth turnout is declining. Job scarcity, political disillusionment, and NOTA are factors. The EC has launched "My Vote, My Strength" campaign and a halwa distribution drive for first-time voters.
Nemom, Palakkad, Thrissur, Vattiyoorkavu, Kazhakkoottam — high-stakes three-cornered contests. BJP's growth, UDF's comeback bid, and LDF's defence define these crucial seats.
LDF, UDF, and NDA have all promised to raise welfare pensions to Rs 3,000. Women, senior citizens, and BPL families are the focus. The real difference lies in each front's additional welfare packages.
Of 420 candidates fielded by the three main fronts, only 46 are women — about 11%. LDF leads with 18, NDA with 16, and UDF with 12. Ernakulam district has the highest concentration of women candidates.
The Left Democratic Front has released its manifesto for the 2026 Kerala Assembly Election. Key promises include 20 lakh jobs for women, Rs 3,000 pensions, Life Mission 2.0 housing for all, Rs 2 lakh crore infrastructure investment, and GCC expansion.
The BJP-led NDA has released its manifesto for the 2026 Kerala Assembly Election. Key promises include Rs 2,500 monthly food-health card for poor women, Rs 3,000 pensions, free LPG cylinders, an AIIMS hospital, Ayushman Bharat coverage, and high-speed rail.
The Congress-led UDF has released its manifesto for the 2026 Kerala Assembly Election. Key promises include the NYAY scheme (Rs 6,000/month for the poorest), free KSRTC bus travel for women, Rs 3,000 pensions, and Rs 25 lakh health insurance.