Thiruvananthapuram, April 6 (NationPress) As polling day approaches, the intense Assembly election campaign in Kerala is reaching its climactic phase, setting the scene for a heated contest that may either confirm the existing government or lead to a shift in power.

The official campaigning will conclude at 6 p.m. on Tuesday following weeks of vigorous political activity across all 140 constituencies.

Kerala is scheduled to vote on Thursday.

All three political alliances—the Left Democratic Front (LDF), the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)—are making significant efforts, bringing in senior national figures to influence voters in these decisive final moments.

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are at the forefront of the UDF’s campaign in North Kerala, while Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will lead a roadshow in Kollam.

In contrast, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken charge of the NDA’s campaign, having already addressed multiple rallies. Additionally, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set to campaign in Palakkad.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, pursuing an unprecedented third consecutive term for the LDF, is emphasizing the front’s focus on development and welfare initiatives.

His roadshow in Peralassery later today is expected to invigorate party workers as the Left relies heavily on its organizational strength and grassroots outreach.

This election cycle has seen sharp exchanges regarding alleged “deal” politics, with political fronts accusing one another of secretive agreements aimed at manipulating electoral outcomes.

Such claims have heightened intrigue, particularly among undecided voters, as discussions surrounding anti-incumbency continue to dominate the political landscape.

The UDF is framing this election as a referendum on governance, spotlighting issues like rising prices, unemployment, and corruption allegations.

This battle is crucial for the Congress-led alliance, facing pressure after two consecutive electoral defeats.

They are banking on a perceived anti-incumbency wave and the coordinated efforts of senior leaders to reclaim their position.

The NDA, on the other hand, is striving to convert its assertive campaigning into actual electoral gains.

By projecting the central government’s development agenda and the “Modi guarantee,” they aim to enhance their vote share and become a formidable presence in various constituencies, potentially swaying the results in a closely contested race.

The revival of the Sabarimala issue just before polling has intensified the competition, with both UDF and NDA attempting to leverage its emotional significance, while the LDF is taking a more cautious approach.

As silent campaigning approaches after Tuesday, focus shifts to whether welfare politics can surpass anti-incumbency sentiments and how critical demographics such as women and youth voters will cast their ballots.

As Kerala prepares for polling day, the outcome—whether the LDF achieves a historic hat-trick or the UDF makes a comeback—will be revealed around noon on May 4.

Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan, who has been at the helm of the Congress campaign, expresses confidence in their success, echoing similar sentiments from CPI(M) state secretary M.V. Govindan. The BJP, in the meantime, asserts its progress in gaining ground.