Kerala Assembly Elections 2016
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) won the Kerala Assembly elections in 2016, with Pinarayi Vijayan set to become the next chief minister. The LDF secured a significant victory, while the BJP garnered 15% of the vote share despite winning only one seat.
The Kerala Assembly elections took place in 2016, resulting in a significant victory for the Left Democratic Front (LDF). Pinarayi Vijayan, a CPM politburo member, was chosen to be the next chief minister of Kerala. The LDF cabinet is expected to be lean, with only 19 ministers, and the CPM will hold 12 of these positions. The BJP, despite winning only one seat, garnered 15% of the vote share, indicating its growing presence in the state. The election saw an unprecedented number of film stars being fielded as candidates, but ultimately, the LDF's 'brand reinvention' contributed to its impressive win. The previous chief minister, Oommen Chandy, resigned following the defeat of the Congress-led UDF.
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