The Vadakara constituency in Kerala is witnessing intense campaigning for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with notable candidates from various political fronts vying for victory. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate K.K. Shailaja, United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Shafi Parambil, and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate C.R. Praphul Krishnan are key contenders. The UDF is focusing on political violence and alleged CPI(M) involvement in political murders, particularly emphasizing the role of K.K. Rema, wife of party rebel T.P. Chandrasekharan.