What is the current political situation in Kerala?

The pre-poll political alliances of Kerala have stabilized strongly in such a manner that, with rare exceptions, most of the coalition partners stick their loyalty to the respective alliances ( Left Democratic Front or United Democratic Front ).

Is the power alternating between the two alliances in Kerala?

As a result of this, ever since 1979, the power has been clearly alternating between the two alliances without any exceptions, until this spell was broken in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election.

Which political party is represented by the BJP in Kerala?

Right-wing politics in Kerala is represented by the Bharatiya Janata Party. BJP is the third largest party in Kerala in terms of vote share. The current politics in Kerala is largely dominated by two pre-poll alliances

How did the British gain control of Kerala?

After the Dutch were defeated by Travancore king Marthanda Varma, the British crown gained control over Kerala through the creation of the Malabar District in northern Kerala and by allying with the newly created princely state of Travancore in the southern part of the state until India was declared independent in 1947.

Which political party was formed by raising Congress politics in Kerala?

DIC (K) was another party formed by raising Congress politics in Kerala, but was later dissolved. Indian Union Muslim League is a major member of the United Democratic Front.

How did Kerala manage to keep its Tamil-speaking taluks?

Yet Kerala and its hard-nosed rulers managed to retain the whole of Peerumedu and Devikulam taluks (now part of Idukki district), where Tamil speakers outnumbered Malayalam speakers, and could also hold on to a large chunk of Tamil-speaking Shencottah taluk. Kanyakumari alone was let off without much of a fight.