In the 2026 Kerala (a southern Indian state known for competitive multiparty politics) assembly elections, the United Democratic Front (UDF) retained its traditional strongholds of Piravom, Aluva, and Angamaly in Ernakulam district without significant challenge. Anoop Jacob of the Kerala Congress (Jacob) faction won Piravom for the fourth consecutive time, defeating his nearest rival by over 44,000 votes, while the regional outfit Twenty20 finished a distant third. The results underscore the durability of established party loyalties in Kerala even as smaller regional players continue to contest these seats.