Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan outlined an ambitious goal of securing 110 seats for the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections during a special three-hour cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The strategy emphasizes a developmental agenda as the cornerstone of the campaign, aiming to surpass the LDF's previous tally of 99 seats achieved in the 2021 elections, which marked a historic consecutive term after 91 seats in 2016.

Vijayan acknowledged shortcomings in certain regions and sectors, directing ministers to expedite project completions within the next two months. A comprehensive 50-day action plan, finalized by the Chief Minister's Office, focuses on disseminating the government's achievements to the public. Ministers have been assigned oversight of departmental projects alongside district-level coordination to ensure near-completion initiatives are finalized and inaugurated promptly.

The LDF leadership asserts the absence of anti-incumbency, positioning welfare scheme benefits and infrastructure advancements as key poll planks. Special emphasis has been placed on constituencies where the front underperformed previously, with directives to enhance publicity for accomplished projects. One minister noted that extensive work has been undertaken but requires broader projection to resonate with voters ahead of the April 2026 polls.

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This "Mission 110" approach, as termed by media reports, responds to recent local body election setbacks while countering opposition narratives from the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), which has set its own target of over 100 seats. Vijayan's plan integrates grassroots rehabilitation efforts and voter outreach to consolidate support across the 140-seat Kerala Legislative Assembly.

Regional media outlets, including Madhyamam and Manorama News, highlighted the cabinet directives, with X posts from Mathrubhumi and Reporter Live amplifying the 110-seat projection and three-hour deliberation details, underscoring the LDF's confidence in retaining power for a third consecutive term.

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