Kerala’s electoral landscape presents a unique paradox: the Congress and the Left Front (LDF), while allied at the national level, are engaged in a fierce battle for supremacy in the state. This dynamic has been amplified by the presence of Rahul Gandhi, the Congress’s Wayanad candidate, who has emerged as a significant force in the state’s politics. LDF Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, facing anti-incumbency and dwindling national influence, has adopted a confrontational approach towards the Congress, targeting Rahul Gandhi in particular. The heated exchanges between the two leaders have drawn national attention and have become a defining feature of the campaign in Kerala.