The incumbent LDF government, which was in power from 1987, decided to seek a fresh mandate one year ahead of the expiry of its term.

The decision was prompted by the announcement of the elections to the Lok Sabha and the Front's good showing in the elections to the local bodies held in the previous year.

K. Karunakaran, the leader of the UDF alliance, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the state on 24 June 1991.

[2][3][4][5][6][7] This was the final election in which the two major fronts were led by K. Karunakaran and E.K.

Kerala Assembly Election Results in 1991.