2026 Kerala Polls: LDF, UDF in Close Fight; BJP Gains Ground, Predicts Opinion Poll

• An IANS-Matrize opinion poll predicts a tight race between LDF and UDF in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections.
• LDF is projected to win 61-71 seats with 42-43% vote share, slightly ahead of UDF's 58-69 seats and 41-42% vote share.
• BJP-led NDA is expected to gain 12-13% vote share, potentially securing around two seats.
• The 2026 elections will be held on April 9, with results on May 4.
• Kerala's final voter list includes over 2.69 crore voters, with 4.24 lakh new young voters.