Kerala

• Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a historic win in West Bengal after decades of efforts, secured a third victory in Assam, and made gains in Kerala during 2026 state assembly elections. • With allies, BJP retained Puducherry union territory. • In Tamil Nadu, actor Vijay's TVK party disrupted the long-standing DMK-AIADMK duopoly.

• Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) defeated the CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala assembly elections, unseating the Communist government that had ruled since 2016. • LDF, in power continuously since 2016, lost key seats amid anti-incumbency, marking India's first Communist-free state landscape since 1977. • The shift eliminates the last Communist-led state government in India, reshaping southern politics and boosting opposition momentum post other regional upsets.

• The United Democratic Front (UDF) achieved a decisive victory in Kerala's 2026 assembly elections, leading in over 100 seats and set to form the next government in the state. • The UDF's strong performance provided limited relief to the opposition INDIA bloc, which faced significant setbacks across other states including West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. • Kerala remained among the few states where the opposition retained meaningful electoral influence, contrasting sharply with BJP's dominance in northern and eastern India.