UDF
Kerala Assembly Election 2026

Keralam
Jayikkum
UDF Nayikkum

"Kerala will win, UDF will lead"

United Democratic Front — Congress · IUML · KC · RSP & Allies —
committed to a prosperous, just and inclusive Kerala through the Indira Guarantees.

Indira Guarantees Meet Our Leaders
140 Constituencies
5 Indira Guarantees
₹3,000 Welfare Pension
27M+ Voters
UDF Manifesto 2026

Five Indira Guarantees

Announced by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the conclusion of UDF's Puthu Yuga Yatra — five landmark promises named in honour of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

01
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Free Bus Travel for Women
Free travel for all women in KSRTC buses across the state — promoting safe, affordable mobility.
KSRTC · All Routes
02
🎓
₹1,000 Student Allowance
Monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 for every female college student in Kerala.
₹1,000 / Month
03
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Oommen Chandy Health Insurance
Comprehensive health insurance up to ₹25 lakh per family, named in honour of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.
₹25 Lakh / Family
04
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Interest-Free Youth Loans
Interest-free loans up to ₹5 lakh for youth to start new business ventures and entrepreneurial initiatives.
₹5 Lakh · Zero Interest
05
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₹3,000 Welfare Pension
Raise welfare pensions to ₹3,000 per month and enshrine it as a statutory legal right for all eligible beneficiaries.
₹3,000 / Month · Legal Right

Additional Key Promises

Mission Samudra — develop Kerala's 600 km coastline and 44 rivers into a global maritime hub
ASHA workers' daily wage raised to ₹700; anganwadi & school cook wages revised
₹300/kg rubber support price & Rubber Company on CIAL model
5 lakh houses in 5 years — Nava Aashraya scheme for vulnerable families
Indira Canteens for subsidised meals — hunger-free Kerala goal
Department of Peace & Harmony to promote social cohesion and curb political violence
Paddy procurement at ₹35/kg — direct bank credit to farmers
Job Watch Tower — align higher education with global employment opportunities
Sidharthan Anti-Ragging Student Welfare Act for safe campuses
🤚 Indian National Congress

Congress Leaders
in Kerala

The core leadership of INC Kerala — guiding the UDF alliance into Kerala Assembly Elections 2026.

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Rahul Gandhi
Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha · MP Wayanad
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V. D. Satheesan
Leader of Opposition, Kerala Assembly · KPCC President
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Ramesh Chennithala
Senior Congress Leader · Former Home Minister, Kerala
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K. Sudhakaran
Former KPCC President · MP Kannur
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Sunny Joseph
Senior Congress Leader · Kerala
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Shashi Tharoor
MP Thiruvananthapuram · Author & Diplomat
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K. Muraleedharan
MP Thrissur · Senior Congress Leader
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Shafi Parambil
MP Vadakara · Congress Leader
☪ Indian Union Muslim League

IUML Leaders

The IUML — a vital UDF constituent — provides strong leadership across Kerala, championing minority rights, secular values and inclusive governance.

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Panakkad Sadiqali Shihab Thangal
IUML National President · Spiritual Leader
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P. K. Kunhalikutty
IUML General Secretary · Former MP Malappuram
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E. T. Mohammed Basheer
MP Malappuram · Parliamentary Leader
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P. V. Abdul Wahab
Rajya Sabha MP · IUML Senior Leader
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M. P. Abdussamad Samadani
Former MP · IUML Leader
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Dr. M. K. Muneer
IUML State President · Former MLA Kozhikode North
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K. P. A. Majeed
IUML Leader · Kerala
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P. K. Basheer
IUML Leader · Kerala
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P. K. Firoz
IUML Leader · Kerala
Dream Projects

Vision Kerala 2026

Beyond the five core guarantees — transformational projects for a new Kerala.

⚓
Mission Samudra
Integrate 600 km coastline, 44 rivers, 34 lakes into a global maritime and logistics hub
✈️
Aviation Expansion
Link four airports to waterways; develop MRO hubs and logistics parks for economic growth
🏗️
5 Lakh Homes
Nava Aashraya — five lakh houses in five years for the most vulnerable families
🎓
Semester in Kerala
Attract global students to Kerala universities; tribal university and education reforms
💡
10,000 MSMEs
Create high-revenue MSMEs and a Job Watch Tower to align education with global opportunities
🤝
Peace & Harmony Dept
New department to curb political violence and promote tolerance across communities