Kerala Election Results: 7 Reasons Why Congress-led UDF Won and LDF Lost
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is set to return to power in Kerala after a gap of 10 years, racing ahead of the Left Democratic Front (LDF). The UDF's win is attributed to factors such as Congress unity, anti-incumbency, and the LDF's loss of support among key demographic groups.
The Congress-led UDF is set to return to power in Kerala after 10 years, ahead of the LDF. The UDF is heading for its best performance in over two decades, potentially ending CM Pinarayi Vijayan's second consecutive term. The Congress fought the election united, without projecting a CM face, and benefited from widespread sympathy following former CM Oommen Chandy's demise in 2023. The LDF lost support from key demographic groups like Christians and Muslims, who consolidated behind the UDF. The high public debt in Kerala and the Sabarimala gold theft issue also worked against the LDF. The BJP failed to increase its vote share, and its rise among certain groups was constrained by the Congress' strong lineup of leaders.
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