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Understanding Kerala Elections 2026- A Podcast

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  Greetings to all listeners and readers!! Kerala Elections 2026 are now at the doorstep. It is eminent to discuss the elections-LDF 2.0, the opposition UDF, BJP, and NDA, debates on the developments, as well as the controversies. The last elections were a game-changer in Kerala politics when the ruling LDF came back to power with even a bigger mandate in 2021.  The last five years were marked by political developments, controversies, and much more. Now we have three strong alliances, UDF, LDF, and NDA, with more parties than ever before. Most polls show a very tight race, a neck-and-neck fight, making social coalitions, candidates, and other issues that make or break this election. In order to understand this election, we need a strong foundation, which makes the current podcast episode more relevant than ever.  Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Alan Bince is a Neuroscience PhD candidate working at Maastricht University, the Netherlands. Growing...
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News Capsule for the Month of March 2026

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  The following are the top news stories for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  Chilavanoor bund road bridge to be opened by May.  Wayanad landslide survivors get new homes as Kerala CM inaugurates township.  Veteran Congress leader KP Unnikrishnan passes away at 90 in Kozhikode.  Construction of the septage treatment plant commences at Brahmapuram.  Free bus rides, ₹1,000 student aid: Rahul Gandhi announces five UDF guarantees for Kerala.  Five held for smuggling high-end used cars from Bhutan; DTO among the accused.  CM apologises to Mamooty over Wayanad issue.  PM launched the NDA campaign in Kochi and attended multiple events.  Kochi corporation facility to house 1,000 stray dogs coming up in Brahmapuram.  Environmentalists move HC to cancel clearance for Kozhikode–Wayanad twin tunnel. ...
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Your simple guide to Elections to five Indian states in 2026: Elections to Kerala, TN, WB, Assam and Puducherry Explained

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In 2026, we have an interesting election season with four states and one Union Territory heading to the polls. It has been quite some time since we discussed national-level politics. That is why we are here to remove your confusion regarding these elections in the national picture.  Before you proceed with the topic, do read our previous article for a better understanding! West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry are going to elect their respective governments. The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced dates for assembly polls.  In Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, polls will be held in a single phase on April 9. Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23. In West Bengal, polls will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29. The counting across all the states will be held on May 4. Nationwide significance of these elections  All the states mentioned here, besides Assam, are opposition-ruled states with a marginal presence of...
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