New political alliances stitched by the LDF – notable the entry of Jose K Mani's KC (M) in the Christian heartland of Kottayam and the LJD in Wayanad – bolstered the left's prospects in these districts, hitherto considered UDF strongholds.

New political alliances stitched by the LDF – notable the entry of Jose K Mani's KC (M) in the Christian heartland of Kottayam and the LJD in Wayanad – bolstered the left's prospects in these districts, hitherto considered UDF strongholds.

New political alliances stitched by the LDF – notable the entry of Jose K Mani's KC (M) in the Christian heartland of Kottayam and the LJD in Wayanad – bolstered the left's prospects in these districts, hitherto considered UDF strongholds.