The United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala is looking to repeat its performance in the 2024 polls by retaining the same candidates with a few changes, while the Left Front and the BJP have carried out a major overhaul of their nominees. Manipur violence, the movie Kerala story, wildlife attacks, Rahul Gandhi's choosing Wayanad again and the rift with allies CPI, and CPM, all made news. How is Kerala poised to vote this time, who has the edge, what did the campaign focus on, and what did it miss?
