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CPI(M)'s P Rajeev Files Nomination for Kerala's Kalamassery Seat

Senior CPI(M) leader P Rajeev has filed his nomination papers as the Left Democratic Front candidate for the Kalamassery constituency in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. The Election Commission has announced the 2026 polls will be held in a single phase on April 9, with results on May 4. The incumbent LDF, in power for about a decade, made history in 2021 by becoming the first ruling alliance since 1977 to secure consecutive terms, winning 99 seats. The BJP-led NDA and Congress-led UDF are both campaigning to unseat the current government in the 140-member assembly.

Key Points: P Rajeev Files Nomination for Kerala Assembly Polls

  • P Rajeev files nomination for Kalamassery
  • Kerala polls set for April 9, 2026
  • LDF seeks third consecutive term
  • 2021 saw historic LDF re-election
  • BJP-led NDA aims to gain foothold
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Kerala Assembly polls: CPI(M) leader P Rajeev files nomination from Kalamassery

Senior CPI(M) leader P Rajeev files nomination from Kalamassery as Kerala gears up for 2026 Assembly elections on April 9.

"The LDF retained power with 99 seats, marking the first time since 1977 that a ruling alliance secured consecutive terms. - Election Analysis"

Kochi, March 21

Senior Communist Party of India leader and Left Democratic Front candidate P Rajeev on Saturday filed his nomination papers for the Kalamassery constituency in Ernakulam district for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections.

The 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on April 9, the Election Commission of India announced on March 15, with the counting of votes scheduled to take place on May 4. The tenure of the current assembly is scheduled to end on May 23.

The Model Code of Conduct comes into place, setting in process elections to the 140-member State Assembly, which is also known as the Kerala Niyamasabha.

Both the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and the Congress-led United Democratic Front seek to unseat the incumbent CPI(M)-led LDF and gain control of the 140-member assembly. The LDF-led government has governed the state for around a decade.

In the Kerala Legislative Assembly election, held in a single phase on April 6, 2021, with results being declared on May 2, 2021. The incumbent LDF retained power with 99 seats, marking the first time since 1977 that a ruling alliance secured consecutive terms in the state. The UDF won 41 seats, while the NDA saw a decline in vote share and lost its only seat in the Assembly. Following the victory, Pinarayi Vijayan became the first Chief Minister of Kerala to be re-elected after completing a full five-year term in office.

In terms of vote share, the LDF received 41.5 per cent of the total votes, significantly ahead of the UDF, which secured 38.4 per cent. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), secured 11.4 per cent of the votes but failed to win a single seat in the election.

Among individual parties in 2021, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) emerged as the single largest party with 62 seats and a vote share of 25.5 per cent. The Indian National Congress (INC) won 21 seats with a comparable vote share of 25.2 per cent, while the Communist Party of India (CPI) secured 17 seats. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a key UDF ally, won 15 seats.

- ANI

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Arjun K
It's going to be a tough fight in Kalamassery. While the LDF has done well at the state level, local issues like waste management and traffic congestion need more attention. The UDF candidate will have to present a strong alternative vision.
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Rahul R
The BJP's vote share is interesting. 11% but no seats last time. Shows a strong undercurrent. Maybe 2026 will be different? Kerala politics needs a strong third alternative to break the LDF-UDF cycle.
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Sarah B
As an observer, Kerala's political stability is impressive. A ruling party getting re-elected is rare in Indian states. Speaks volumes about governance. Hope the MCC is followed strictly by all.
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Meera T
With all respect to Comrade Rajeev, the LDF government's second term has seen some controversies and a slowing down of development projects. The public debt is a concern. Voters will be looking for accountability, not just past laurels.
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Vikram M
The key will be the youth vote and the NRI influence in seats like Kalamassery. Both fronts need to talk about job creation and tech infrastructure, not just old political narratives. Onam wishes to all, let the best candidate win! 🎉

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