Pinarayi Vijayan set to lead Kerala Opposition after CPI M legislative party election

Published on 14 May 2026

From former CM to Opposition leader after LDF drop

Pinarayi Vijayan has been elected CPI(M) legislature party leader in Thiruvananthapuram, putting the former chief minister on track to become Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly. The decision follows the LDF’s major setback in the recent election, winning just 35 seats, while the UDF led by Congress secured 102, setting up a new government.

Pinarayi Vijayan elected CPI(M) legislature party leader in Thiruvananthapuram
He is expected to become the Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Assembly
LDF fell to 35 seats, contrasting sharply with UDF’s 102
Move signals CPI(M)’s new focus after election losses

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Pinarayi Vijayan set to lead Kerala Opposition after CPI M legislative party election

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