Kerala's 2026 Assembly Election Sees UDF Backed by Adivasi-Dalit Groups Amid Kerala Congress Rift

Adivasi and Dalit organizations have decided to support the UDF in the 2026 Kerala Assembly polls, scrapping plans for independent candidates to unify opposition votes. This consolidation coincides with internal dissent within the Kerala Congress over campaign involvement for UDF candidate Roy K. Paulose in Idukki, highlighting fractures in coalition unity. Meanwhile, local issues like land disputes and wildlife attacks remain key in Idukki, influencing voter concerns ahead of the elections.