The upcoming Kerala Assembly elections are heating up in Idukki district, where land-related issues have become a focal point for candidates. The Left Democratic Front (LDF), which currently holds four out of five seats, is striving to maintain its dominance against the United Democratic Front (UDF), which aims for a clean sweep. The entry of S. Rajendran as a candidate for the NDA has transformed the race in the Devikulam constituency into a competitive triangular contest. Campaigns have prominently featured discussions on land title deeds and human-animal conflicts. Following the release of the LDF’s manifesto, allegations arose from the UDF and farmers' groups claiming the LDF's plans could turn the district into a forest zone. Notably, the Idukki Land Freedom Movement (ILFM) and the Kerala Independent Farmers Association (KIFA) criticized specific recommendations in the manifesto, leading to corrections by the LDF. In Peerumade, the LDF is represented by CPI candidate K. Salimkumar, while the UDF has fielded Cyriac Thomas for a third time. In Thodupuzha, the Kerala Congress has nominated P.J. Joseph's son, Apu John Joseph, against LDF’s Cyriac Chazhikadan. The UDF is buoyed by recent local election performances and visits from key leaders, while the NDA hopes to secure its first win in the district, banking on Rajendran’s connections in the plantation sector.