Anti-Incumbency Wave Hits Left, Congress Leads In Kerala Civic Polls
Kerala’s local body elections saw significant losses for the CPI(M)-led LDF, with the Congress-led UDF winning key municipalities and rural panchayats, while the BJP gained ground in urban areas like Thiruvananthapuram. Analysts see anti-incumbency and shifting voter preferences, suggesting a more competitive political landscape ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.