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Kerala Minister Veena George Files Nomination for 2026 Assembly Polls in Aranmula

Kerala Health Minister and LDF candidate Veena George filed her nomination papers for the Aranmula Assembly constituency in Pathanamthitta. Her filing follows senior CPI(M) leader P Rajeev submitting his nomination for the Kalamassery constituency. The Election Commission has scheduled the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections for April 9, with results on May 4. The incumbent LDF, which made history in 2021 by securing consecutive terms, will be challenged by the UDF and NDA for control of the 140-member house.

Key Points: Veena George Files Nomination for Kerala's Aranmula Seat

  • Veena George files for Aranmula
  • P Rajeev files for Kalamassery
  • 2026 polls set for April 9
  • LDF aims for third consecutive term
  • 2021 saw historic LDF re-election
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Kerala: LDF's Veena George files nomination for Aranmula Assembly constituency

Kerala Health Minister Veena George files her nomination for the Aranmula Assembly constituency as LDF begins preparations for the 2026 state elections.

"The LDF-led government has governed the state for around a decade. - Article"

Pathanamthitta, March 21

The Kerala Health Minister and Left Democratic Front candidate Veena George on Saturday filed her nomination papers for the Aranmula Assembly constituency at the Pathanamthitta Collectorate ahead of the Assembly elections 2026.

Earlier today, Senior Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate P Rajeev also 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.

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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Rahul R
The LDF filing nominations early shows they are confident. But after 10 years, there is definitely some anti-incumbency. People are talking about issues like price rise and unemployment. The UDF needs to put up a strong candidate in Aranmula.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the focus on the 2026 elections already. The data from 2021 shows how dominant the LDF was. The BJP's vote share is significant but they need to convert it into seats. Kerala politics is always a fascinating three-cornered fight.
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Arun Y
As someone from Pathanamthitta district, I hope the election focuses on local development. Aranmula needs better infrastructure and job opportunities. It doesn't matter which party, we need an MLA who will deliver on promises.
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Meera T
While I respect Veena George's work, the LDF government has been in power for a long time. There is a sense of fatigue. The UDF must present a clear alternative vision for Kerala's future, not just rely on anti-incumbency.
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Karthik V
P Rajeev and Veena George filing nominations on the same day is a good show of strength. The LDF's continuity in leadership is an advantage. But the 2026 election will be tough. Let's see what manifestos they bring to the table.

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