With the deadline for withdrawing nomination papers ending today, a clear picture of the electoral contest in all 140 constituencies of Kerala will be available by the afternoon. According to data available until yesterday evening, a total of 985 candidates remain in the running. Out of the 2,125 nomination papers submitted, 1,754 were accepted, while 357 were rejected during scrutiny. So far, 14 candidates have withdrawn their nominations.
Meanwhile, senior national leaders have intensified their campaign activities across Kerala, signaling the beginning of a high-stakes election season. Political parties are actively engaging voters as campaigning gathers momentum. Security and surveillance measures have also been strengthened across the state. The police have conducted route marches in several areas, and multiple enforcement agencies have intensified inspections. The agencies seized over 19 lakh rupees yesterday.