Kerala’s 2025 local body polls reshaped political fronts ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Congress led with 29.17% vote share, CPM followed, while IUML surged past CPI to become the third-largest force. UDF expanded its base, LDF faced internal unease, BJP plateaued. The verdict signalled shifting alliances where numerical strength outweighs ideology, setting the stage for Mission 2026.