Jammu, Feb. 27 -- Kerala's Assembly elections, which will be held in a single phase on April 6, are expected to be a tight battle between the CPI (M)-led LDF and the Congress-UDF coalition, as the state frequently elects each coalition to power alternately.

For the CPI (M), Kerala is the only state where the party is in power. A loss for the LDF would mean the Left being wiped out from governance in the country. The ruling coalition however, emerged the winner in recently-held local body elections, which it fought amidst a host of political scandals. The win is likely to be a huge boost in confidence.

Besides, the LDF is banking upon the work carried out under its regime in the last five years, under the leadership of Chief Minister Pin...