Maybe essentially the most telling affect of the Left Democratic Entrance (LDF) rout within the 2026 Meeting polls in Kerala was felt on the Pinarayi Vijayan Cupboard. Whereas Mr. Vijayan finally managed a win, albeit at a much-reduced margin in comparison with 2021, 13 of his Cupboard colleagues fell by the wayside.

Of the 21-strong Left Democratic Entrance (LDF) Council of Ministers, aside fromElectrical energy Minister Ok. Krishnankutty, all others had contested.