M. A. Baby, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), is leading the campaign for the Left Democratic Front (LDF) as it seeks a third consecutive term in Kerala. He believes that power lies with the people and emphasizes the need for cultural intervention to combat the rise of communalism, particularly from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Baby points to the cultural capital of Thrissur, where LDF candidate Alankode Leelakrishnan, a poet, represents the party's commitment to cultural progress. He argues that the Congress party, while a rival in Kerala, fails to grasp the extent of communal fascism as a threat. The LDF has achieved significant progress in the past decade, including the eradication of absolute poverty, and Baby insists that this continuity is crucial for further advancement. He expresses confidence that there is no anti-incumbency sentiment in the state, although he refrains from confirming whether Pinarayi Vijayan will continue as Chief Minister after the elections.