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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Confident of Historic Third Term for LDF in 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed strong confidence in the Left Democratic Front's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, stating that public trust will overcome opposition propaganda. He is contesting from the Dharmadam constituency, aiming for a historic third consecutive term against UDF's VP Abdul Rasheed and BJP's K Ranjith. The Chief Minister is banking on completed infrastructure projects and local development to secure his seat, which is considered a CPI(M) fortress. Polling for the 140-seat Kerala Legislative Assembly is currently underway, with results expected to determine if the LDF can maintain its hold on power.

Key Points: Kerala CM Vijayan Confident of LDF Victory in 2026 Elections

  • CM Vijayan confident of LDF's 2026 victory
  • Dismisses false and communal propaganda
  • Eyes historic third term from Dharmadam
  • Major development projects key to campaign
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"People trust us, false propaganda can't defeat LDF": Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan expresses confidence in LDF's 2026 win, citing public trust and dismissing opposition propaganda. Details on Dharmadam race.

"False propaganda cannot defeat the LDF. We always trust the people, and the people trust us. - Pinarayi Vijayan"

Kannur, April 9

Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday expressed confidence in the Left Democratic Front's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, saying that the public trusts the ruling alliance.

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote in Kannur, Vijayan said that "false and communal propaganda" cannot defeat the LDF.

"False propaganda cannot defeat the LDF. We always trust the people, and the people trust us. We have travelled with the people for the last ten years, and that journey must continue. We are with the people, and the people are with us. Communal propaganda cannot defeat us," he said.

Pinarayi Vijayan is eyeing a historic third consecutive term from the Dharmadam constituency. While the constituency is the fortress for the Left, the 2026 race is shaping up to be more than just a victory lap, both from the United Democratic Front led by Congress, and BJP led National Democratic Alliance.

The UDF have fielded VP Abdul Rasheed against the Chief Minister, whereas on the other hand, K Ranjith is contesting on the BJP's ticket.

Pinarayi Vijayan won comfortably in 2016 and 2021, and the CM is banking on the completion of major bypasses and local development projects. Moreover, Kannur remains the soul of the CPIM, and a win here reinforces the party's "invincibility" narrative, while also showcasing Kerala as a modern, tech-forward state. In 2021, Vijayan won by over 50,000 votes.

According to the Election Commission of India, in Dharmadam, there are a total of 1,84,844 electors, out of which 85,665 are male voters, while the other 99,179 are female.

During the 2021 elections, Vijayan ended up securing 95,522 (59.8 per cent) votes against the United Democratic Front candidate C Raghunathan, who received 28.4 per cent of the total votes polled.

Polling for the 140-seat Keralam Legislative Assembly is underway today, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

Both the incumbent LDF and the Opposition Congress-led UDF are eyeing to breach the 71-seat mark, while the BJP-led NDA is looking to enter the Assembly via the gateway opened in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation polls.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's easy to call everything 'false propaganda'. As a voter from Kannur, I've seen development, but also a rise in political polarization. The focus should be on what the next 5 years will bring, not just past achievements. A strong opposition is healthy for democracy.
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Rahul R
Dharmadam is a CPIM fortress for a reason. Comrade Vijayan's work on infrastructure, especially the bypasses, has changed daily life here. The 50,000+ vote margin isn't just a number, it's people's approval. The 'invincibility' is earned. 🔥
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Amanda J
Interesting to see the female voter count is significantly higher in the constituency. If the LDF has truly delivered on women-centric policies and safety, that could be a decisive factor. Kerala's political landscape is always fascinating to observe.
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Karthik V
The confidence is understandable, but 2026 is not 2021. The UDF seems more united now, and the BJP is trying hard to make inroads. Calling everything communal propaganda might not work this time. Voters want concrete answers on price rise and unemployment.
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Meera T
As a Keralite, I'm proud of our political awareness. The CM's statement shows the battle is as much about narrative as it is about work. Hoping for a clean, issue-based campaign from all fronts. The soul of Kannur will decide! 🙏

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