As Kerala heads towards the 2026 Assembly elections, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan has emerged as the central face of the United Democratic Front (UDF) campaign against the ruling Left government. From his early days as a student leader to multiple electoral wins from Paravur, Satheesan’s political journey reflects a steady rise through Kerala politics. Since taking over as LoP in 2021, he has led the UDF to notable gains in bypolls, local body elections, and the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.