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On Mother's Day, Malayalam TV personality Ranjini haridas took a moment to honor her incredible mother, Sujatha. Following the tragic loss of her father when Ranjini was only seven, Sujatha rose to the challenge of single parenthood with grace and tenacity.

Chirayinkeezhu, a coastal-rural Kerala constituency, faces critical challenges ahead of the 2026 polls. Incumbent CPI MLA V. Sasi's victory in 2021 highlights a strong LDF presence. Key issues like coastal erosion, flooding, poor connectivity, youth unemployment, and infrastructure gaps are shaping the electoral landscape for candidates from CPI, INC, and BJP.

Independent T K Govindan Master secured a victory in the Taliparamba constituency during the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, defeating CPI(M)'s P K Shyamala Teacher by 12,551 votes. This win marks a shift from the 2021 election where the LDF candidate retained the seat. The BJP's influence in the politically aware electorate of Taliparamba is noted as slowly increasing.

Adivi Sesh is strategically diversifying his filmography, moving beyond intense action roles. Following the success of 'Dacoit', he'll briefly return to action with 'G2' but is now set to star in two romantic dramas. Sesh aims to explore emotionally driven narratives and intimate stories, seeking a broader range as an actor while still catering to his action fanbase.

Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections are shaping into a multi-cornered battle, with 20 key constituencies defining the real contest. These seats, marked by urban change, coastal pressures, and high-profile candidates, will be decisive in determining the state's political direction.

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

At Dacoit's success meet, Nag Ashwin praised Mrunal Thakur's acting, comparing her to Madhubala-Smita Patil era and urging better roles. The Shaneil Deo film stars Adivi Sesh, her, Anurag Kashyap; mixed reviews, ₹40cr in 3 days. Next: Kalki 2, her Hai Jawani... with Varun June 5.

Taliparamba, a CPM stronghold for decades, faces an unusual political challenge. Internal dissent has emerged as a former CPM leader contests as an independent, backed by the opposition. This move aims to split traditional CPM votes. While the CPM remains confident in its cadre loyalty, voter reactions suggest an unpredictable situation.

As Kerala heads to the polls, the election narrative shifts from rallies to booth-level battles. The ruling LDF aims for a historic third term, while the UDF seeks to leverage local body momentum against anti-incumbency. The NDA is focused on converting key pockets into durable political footholds, making these 20 constituencies the state's pressure points.

Decades-long Marxists and Congress supporters in Kerala's Munambam are switching allegiance to the BJP due to a protracted Waqf land claim dispute. Protesters, including a 77-year-old woman, have endured nearly 250 days of hunger strike, feeling betrayed by traditional parties. This desperation led to a BJP victory in a local election, signaling a potential shift in the region's political landscape.

With nominations closing Monday, a flurry of candidates, including ministers and senior leaders from LDF, UDF, and NDA, submitted their papers across Kerala on Saturday. Notable filings included P A Mohamed Riyas, Roshi Augustine, Ramesh Chennithala, K Surendran, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Over 500 nominations were received by Saturday evening.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its initial list of 47 candidates for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections. Key leaders like Rajeev Chandrasekhar and K Surendran are among those fielded. The party aims to contest across various constituencies in the state. Kerala will go to polls on April 9, with results declared on May 4.