Assembly poll 2026: Pinarayi’s majority shrinks sharply as Dharmadam witnesses unprecedented UDF surge
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Summary
The result marks a steep decline from the 2021 Assembly election, when Pinarayi had won by a commanding margin of 50,123 votes. The present majority is barely a third of that figure, signalling a significant erosion of support in what has been a CPI(M) stronghold
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Affected Population ~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right