The ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) embarking upon state-wide political tours next week.

The ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) embarking upon state-wide political tours next week. The prevailing scenario shows that the CPM’s “anti-Muslim stance’ has resulted in the party alienating the numerically significant minority community. Defeat will not only spell disaster for the Congress, but also threaten the disintegration of the UDF coalition. Whether the Congress can consolidate the bulk of anti-government votes will be a decisive factor in shaping its electoral prospects. The UDF coalition is expected to form the next government.