Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Kerala CM Predicts Big LDF Victory in 2026 Assembly Polls
Kerala's Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, is very confident that his party, the LDF, will win a lot more seats in the next big election in 2026.
He thinks people will remember all the good things the LDF has done in the last 10 years, like making Kerala one of the least corrupt states and improving education and health.
The LDF says they will win 110 out of 140 seats, while the opposing UDF says they will win 100.
However, the UDF leader, Ramesh Chennithala, accused the Chief Minister of trying to divide people along communal lines to stay in power.
He also claimed that the LDF has allowed the BJP to gain ground in Kerala.
The Chief Minister had earlier criticized UDF leaders over alleged links with Jamaat-e-Islami.
The government has also been working on following suggestions from a special report about helping Christian communities in Kerala, with most of the suggestions already done and the rest to be taken care of soon.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed confidence in the LDF winning more seats in the 2026 Assembly polls.
LDF claims it will win 110 seats, while UDF claims it will win 100 seats.
Vijayan highlighted the LDF's achievements over the last 10 years, including reducing corruption and improving education and health.
The government has implemented 220 out of 284 recommendations from the J B Koshy Commission report.
UDF leader Ramesh Chennithala accused the Chief Minister of attempting to divide people along communal lines and competing with BJP in divisive politics.
- Who
- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the LDF government, UDF leader Ramesh Chennithala
- What
- Prediction of a big victory in the 2026 Assembly polls, accusations of communal politics, and progress on implementing the J B Koshy Commission report
- When
- Press conference on January 8, 2024, and January 9, 2024
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- To express confidence in the LDF's performance, highlight the government's actions on the Koshy Commission report, and respond to accusations of communal politics ahead of the elections
LDF (Left Democratic Front)
UDF (United Democratic Front)
Seat Projections
LDF (Left Democratic Front)
LDF claims it will win 110 of the 140 assembly seats.
UDF (United Democratic Front)
UDF claims it will win 100 of the 140 assembly seats.
Communal Politics
LDF (Left Democratic Front)
LDF accuses UDF of having links with Jamaat-e-Islami.
UDF (United Democratic Front)
UDF accuses LDF of attempting to divide people along communal lines and competing with BJP in divisive politics.
Historical Allegiances
LDF (Left Democratic Front)
LDF denies relying on BJP for support.
UDF (United Democratic Front)
UDF alleges that LDF has historically relied on BJP to counter Congress and has allowed BJP to gain ground in Kerala.
- Current LDF Seats (2021)
- 99
- LDF Projected Seats (2026)
- 110
- UDF Projected Seats (2026)
- 100
- Total Assembly Seats
- 140
- Koshy Commission Report Recommendations
- 284 recommendations and 45 sub-recommendations
- Implemented Recommendations
- 220
- Pending Recommendations
- 7
Sources
Ahead of polls, Vijayan pitches Left Govt”s action on J B Koshy Commission Report
Kerala CM confident of big victory with more seats in 2026 Assembly polls in state
Kerala CM targets Congress over Jamaat-e-Islami links, defends Balan’s remarks
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Confident Of Coming Back To Power With 110 Seats
Chennithala hits back at CM, accuses him of ‘communal divide’
LDF Gears Up for Assembly Polls, To Launch Three Jathas From February 1
