Kerala election result 2026: What worked for Congress-led UDF in the state?
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is leading in at least 96 seats in the Kerala assembly elections, according to Election Commission trends, indicating a decisive victory after 10 years. UDF's performance is seen as a rejection of the CPI(M)-led LDF government's 'anti-people policies'.
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is headed for a decisive victory in Kerala, leading in at least 96 of the 140 seats, according to Election Commission trends. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is leading in around 42 constituencies, while the BJP-led NDA is ahead in two seats. KPCC president Sunny Joseph said the UDF's performance is a clear rejection of the CPI(M)-led LDF government's 'anti-people policies'. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor welcomed the verdict, calling it a sign of voters seeking change after a decade. Tharoor stressed the need for 'new kind of politics' and prioritising job creation and economic growth. The outcome could mark a significant shift in India's political landscape, ending the Left's last major stronghold in Kerala.
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