# The last day of campaigning for the Keralam assembly polls drew to a sizzling close on Tuesday.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Republic World*

## Key points

- Both LDF and UDF have experienced notable defections ahead of the Kerala assembly elections.
- Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan claims 97% of 2021 election promises have been fulfilled.
- BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar is contesting from Nemom against incumbent MLA V Sivankutty.
- Aisha Potty, a senior CPI(M) leader, is contesting on a Congress (UDF) ticket in Kottarakara.

**Countries:** India

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