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Kerala Elections 2026 are now at the doorstep. It is eminent to discuss the elections-LDF 2.0, the opposition UDF, BJP, and NDA, debates on the developments, as well as the controversies. The last elections were a game-changer in Kerala politics when the ruling LDF came back to power with even a bigger mandate in 2021.

The last five years were marked by political developments, controversies, and much more. Now we have three strong alliances, UDF, LDF, and NDA, with more parties than ever before. Most polls show a very tight race, a neck-and-neck fight, making social coalitions, candidates, and other issues that make or break this election. In order to understand this election, we need a strong foundation, which makes the current podcast episode more relevant than ever.

About The Guest

Alan Bince is a Neuroscience PhD candidate working at Maastricht University, the Netherlands. Growing up in the UAE and having studied in the UK, he has spent most of his life as an expat. He spent four years in Kerala as an engineering student, wherein he got attracted to Kerala Politics and closely observed the 2019 Lok Sabha, 2020 local elections, and 2021 State Assembly elections. You can follow him on X and Instagram.

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The podcast talks about the need for the KRail Silverline Project, enumerating reasons and logic for the same. This episode is based on the article written by the host and presenter Jairam R Prabhu, published in the Journal of Comparative Politics of Bangalore University.

This episode tries to elaborate on various socio-politico-economic reasons how and why the semi-high speed railway network- KRail Silverline Project will be beneficial for the state of Kerala.

References

Prabhu J. R. (2024). K-Rail- An opportunity in disguise for Kerala. Journal of Contemporary Politics, 3(1), 25–31. https://doi.org/10.53989/jcp.v3i1.13

Read the Article on JCP Bangalore University Article here.

Read the full summary of the episode here.

Last week, Zohran Mamdani was the Mayor-elect of New York City, the heart of US Capitalism, Wall Street, and its Financial Capital. He will be the first Muslim, Indian-origin, South Asian, and the second-youngest mayor of the city. The victory of Zohran Mamdani in NYC had raised questions on the future of the Democratic Party. This podcast episode will dive into how and why Zohran Mamdani won in the New York City Mayoral Election, and what the future of the democratic party will be, and what the status of Left-Wing Populism in the USA is. About The Guest

Milan C Varghese is a final-year law student who pays close attention to policy, politics, law, and the economy. He likes working through ideas in a clear, practical way, with a focus on how they play out in real life. Known across the Kerala Model United Nations circuit for his engaging debates and policy insights, Milan combines his legal expertise with a passion for global issues. Outside of academics, he's an avid Premier League fan, following the games with the same intensity he brings to political analysis. Follow him on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Disclaimer- All the opinions presented are of the respective speakers in their personal capacity and do not reflect the opinion of the platform or any organisation.

Summary of the podcast

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