
Kerala Assembly polls 2026 | Interviews with key candidates and political leaders
The Hindu
Explore insightful interviews with key candidates and leaders as Kerala prepares for the 2026 Assembly elections.
As Kerala gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections, The Hindu catches up with some of the key candidates in the fray in the crucial polls and other political leaders who lead front the front.
With the polling set for April 9 and the mercury rising, Kerala is poised to witness a heated battle as campaigning goes on in full swing.
In this curated series on election interviews, we find out what the leaders think ahead of the elections, their game plan, poll promises and more.
The elections results will be announced on May 4.

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