With the Election Commission of India announcing a 25-day campaign period, Kerala faces its shortest-ever election timeline, putting pressure on party preparedness and candidate visibility.

UDF’s candidate selection process has dragged on, with the leadership appearing to slip into panic mode immediately after the announcement.

“This created the impression that the UDF remains unprepared, while the LDF appears well-prepared. Win or lose, its candidates are in place, and its manifesto is expected imminently. The BJP, too, appears prepared- at least in key constituencies,” commented Dr D Dhanuraj, Chairman, CPPR.

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