Why Kerala's 'semi-final' verdict has put Left on red alert ahead of April 9 polls

Local body poll results in Kerala signal a potential shift, with the Congress-led UDF gaining momentum against the ruling LDF. The UDF secured key urban strongholds, raising concerns about anti-incumbency for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's government. The BJP also shows strategic expansion, hinting at a more competitive assembly election.

By ROHITASHWA RANJAN