Kerala Elections highlights: LDF under Pinarayi Vijayan set to return to power

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UPDATED ON MAY 02, 2021 11:20 PM IST

Kerala Election Results 2021 LIVE Updates: The ruling Communist Party of India (M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) is set to retain power in Kerala winning 98 out of the 140 seats in the assembly. The United Democratic Front (UDF) currently has 40 while the NDA has not made any gain in the seats, according to Election Commission's website.

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Bucking the four-decade-old electoral trend of the state that usually votes against the incumbent government, Kerala voted for the Left parties once again with chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the helm. Various pre-poll and post-poll surveys had predicted victory for the ruling alliance. Kerala CM Vijayan thanked the people of the state, saying, "Kerala has given a verdict in favor of the LDF. But this is not the time to celebrate with great joy as Covid-19 continues to spread in the state. This is the time to continue the fight against Covid-19."

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The voting for the assembly election was held on April 6. As many as 2.74 crore voters exercised their franchise to decide the fate of 957 candidates.

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MAY 02, 2021 08:30 PM IST

LDF set to win in 99 seats, UDF in 41

The present seat position in Kerala stands at 99 for LDF and 41 for UDF.
MAY 02, 2021 06:58 PM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal congratulates Pinarayi Vijayan on poll victory

Heartfelt congratulations @vijayanpinarayi sir.

People of Kerala have reposed faith in you becoz of ur pro-people governance.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 2, 2021
MAY 02, 2021 06:29 PM IST
Snapshot: 5 major losers in Kerala assembly elections 2021
1. Metro Man E Sreedharan of BJP
2. Former Mizoram Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan (BJP)
3. Cine actor and RS MP Suresh Gopi (BJP)
4. J Mercykutty Amma, fisheries minister in Pinarayi cabinet
5. K Surendran, BJP state president. He contested in 2 seats, lost both
MAY 02, 2021 05:44 PM IST

'Historic win': CM Vijayan thanks people of Kerala

"It is a historic win. We are indebted to people. This victory will empower us to take more people friendly measures," Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said.
MAY 02, 2021 05:42 PM IST

'Time to fight against Covid-19 ': CM Vijayan as LDF set to return to power

"Kerala has given a verdict in favor of the LDF. But this is not the time to celebrate with great joy as Covid-19 continues to spread in the state. This is the time to continue the fight against Covid-19," Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said.
MAY 02, 2021 05:36 PM IST
Snapshot: 5 major winners in Kerala assembly elections 2021
1. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan
2. State health minister K K Shailaja
3. Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala
4. Former CM Oommen Chandy
5. K K Rema, widow of Marxist renegade T P Chandrasekharan
MAY 02, 2021 05:33 PM IST

Thank people of Kerala for reposing faith in LDF govt: Sitaram Yechury

In a video message shared on Sunday CPI(M)'s general secretary Sitaram Yechury thanked the electorate of Kerala for showing confidence in the party and vowed that the Left party will continue to fight the challenges faced by people. "I thank the people of Kerala for reposing faith in an unprecedented manner in the way that the previous LDF government tackled all the challenges that the people have faced and also the pandemic scourge. The government gave a Kerala model to the world on how to handle the pandemic," he said.
MAY 02, 2021 05:31 PM IST

Kerala health minister KK Shailaja thanks people of Kerala

"It was out development related actives and the way we tackled situations like Nipah, floods and Covid-19 also helped us to win the elections. We are thankful the people of Kerala and we will continue to work for the people, said Kerala Health Minister and CPI(M) leader KK Shailaja after winning by a majority of over 61,000 votes from Mattannur constituency.
MAY 02, 2021 04:53 PM IST

Why such massive mandate was given to LDF, should be studied: Mullappally Ramchandran

Kerala Congress president Mullappally Ramchandran says the mandate should be studies "carefully." "This government is known for its corrupt practices. I don't understand why such a massive mandate was given to the existing chief minister in this election," ANI quoted him as saying.
MAY 02, 2021 04:45 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor wishes Pinarayi Vijayan for his 'remarkable re-election'

My congratulations to @CMOKerala @vijayanPinarayi for his remarkable re-election, a first in 44 years. It is our duty to respect the confidence the people have shown in him & his government. In the fight against #Covid & communalism, he should have our support.
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 2, 2021
MAY 02, 2021 04:36 PM IST

Created history by winning re-election: Prakash Karat

"I extend greetings to the people of Kerala who have created history by electing LDF government once again to power," says former general secretary of CPI (M) Prakash Karat.
MAY 02, 2021 04:30 PM IST

EC announces final results for six seats

CPI-M candidates bag Chelakkara, Devikulam and Dharmadam. While Kozhikode South iswon by Indian National League's candidate, Ahammad Devarkovil. He defeated Noorbeena Rasheed by 6327 votes. Piravom goes Kerala Congress (Jacob) as candidate Anoop Jacob defeats Dr Sindhumol Jacob of Kerala Congress (M) by 6195 votes.
KK Rema of Revolutionary Marxist Party of India defeats Loktantrik Janata Dal candidate Manayath Chandran by 9511 votes in In Vadakar.
MAY 02, 2021 04:18 PM IST

CPI-M bags three seats

Communist Party of India (Marxist) bags three seats, according to the officials results on the Election Commission's site.
MAY 02, 2021 04:15 PM IST

Pinarayi Vijayan to hold address press at 5:30pm

As Pinarayi Vijayan led LDF heads for historic victory, he will address a press conference today at 5:30pm, announced chief minister's office.
MAY 02, 2021 04:13 PM IST

Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala concedes defeat

Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala concedes defeat as LDF prepares for a comeback. He said the party accepts the verdict humbly and inquire reasons that led to defeat. "We never expected such an outcome. But we accept it with all humility" Chennithala said in Harippad, his constituency.
MAY 02, 2021 04:09 PM IST

BJP's Rajnath Singh congratulates Kerala CM Pinarayi VIjayan

Congratulations to the Chief Minister of Kerala Shri @vijayanpinarayi on his party’s victory in Kerala Assembly elections. My best wishes to him for his next tenure.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 2, 2021
MAY 02, 2021 03:49 PM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan sweeps Dharmadam

Congress' Ommen Chandy, opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala emerged victorious in their own respective seats. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan sweeps Dharmadam.
MAY 02, 2021 03:47 PM IST

Palakkad goes to Congress, Metro Man defeated

Metro Man defeated in Palakkad. Sitting legislator Shafi Parambhi defeated E Sreedharan by over 3000 votes.
MAY 02, 2021 03:34 PM IST

CPI-M wins one seat in Kerala

According to official figures by the Election Commission, Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate KK Ramachandran wins Puthukkad. He defeated Sunil Anthikkad of Congress and won 71250
MAY 02, 2021 03:16 PM IST

LDF extends lead to 98 seats

LDF extends ist lead to 98 seats now. UDF is leading in 42.
MAY 02, 2021 02:20 PM IST

E Sreedharan trails in Palakkad

Metro Man E Sreedharan trails in Palakkad. He is trailing by over 1000 votes aginst sitting legislator Shafi Parambhil of the Congress.
MAY 02, 2021 01:50 PM IST

Voters appreciated pro-people development in Kerala: CPI-M leader

As LDF inches towards victory, CPI-M's Prakash Karat says, "This is a significant victory as in past 40 yrs no govt re-elected for a second successive term. This shows people of Kerala have appreciated performance of Pinarayi Vijayan government, the way it tackled floods, Covid and pro-people development," ANI reported.
MAY 02, 2021 01:12 PM IST

Ruling LDF continues to maintain lead in Kerala

As per trends available at around 12:30pn, the LDF may retain power with between 85 and 95 seats, a repeat of the 2016 assembly elections. If that happens, the victory will mark the first time any coalition will form its government for the second time in over four decades of time.
MAY 02, 2021 01:06 PM IST

BJP's Sobha Surendran trails in Kazahakkoottam

In Kazahakkoottam, CPI (M) candidate Kadakampally Surendran secures a lead with 15165 votes. He if followed by BJP's Sobha Surendran. Congress' SS Lal is trailing with 7114 votes.
MAY 02, 2021 12:46 PM IST

LDF secures lead on 92 seats

The LDF secures lead on 92 seats, according to the latest trends. UDF trails with 47 and NDA leads on 2 seats.
MAY 02, 2021 12:30 PM IST

Trends for all 140 seats out! Ruling LDF in lead

Image courtesy: Election COmmission
MAY 02, 2021 12:10 PM IST

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan watches election trends with his party members

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who is contesting from Dharmadam, watches the election trends along with party members

He is leading from the Dharmadam Assembly constituency pic.twitter.com/ptjzkuDhem
— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2021
MAY 02, 2021 12:06 PM IST

T K Ramakrishnan takes lead in Peramabra

In Peramabra, labour minister T K Ramakrishnan is leading with 43201 votes. Mani C Kappan of Kerala Congress (M) is leading in Pala.
MAY 02, 2021 11:56 AM IST

Iduki sees lead of power minister MM Mani

In Idukki, power minister MM Mani leads with a comfortable margin of over 20,000 votes.
MAY 02, 2021 11:44 AM IST

Suresh Gopi leads from Thrissur constituency

BJP's Suresh Gopi leads from Thrissur constituency. CPI's P Balachandran follows with 15811.
MAY 02, 2021 11:17 AM IST

Early trends for 138 seats are out!

Image courtesy: Election COmmission
MAY 02, 2021 11:11 AM IST

Key constituencies trends in Kerala

Nemom: BJP's Kummanam leads with 6957 votes
Pala: Independent candidate Mani C Kappen leads with 20721 votes
Konni: CPI (M) leader KU Jenish Kumar leads with 218022 votes
Devukulam: CPI (M) candidate A Raja leads with 34969 votes
Kongad: CPI(M) leader Samnthakumari K leads with 19327 votes
MAY 02, 2021 11:05 AM IST

E Sreedharan leads in Palakkad

Image courtesy: Election Commission.

In Palakkad, BJP's E Sreedharan is leading with 10055 votes. Congress, CPI (M) candidates trail.
MAY 02, 2021 10:55 AM IST

Pinarayi Vijayan leads in Dharmadam

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan leads in Dharmadam, according to the Election Commission's figures. Congress' C. Raghunathan is behind VIjayan with 10858 votes.
MAY 02, 2021 10:46 AM IST

Left appears set for an electoral lifeline in Kerala

If the LDF eventually wins this election, it will break a 40-year-old tradition in the state of switching parties and alliances in power after every five years. Read More
MAY 02, 2021 10:43 AM IST

Official trends for 116 seats in Kerala by EC

Courtesy: https://results.eci.gov.in/
MAY 02, 2021 10:08 AM IST

LDF leading above the halfway mark

Early trends show LDF is leading above the halfway mark in Kerala. According to latest trends, LDF has established a clear lead of 90 seats. Opposition UDF is leading on 48 and NDA two. The second round of voting has concluded.
MAY 02, 2021 09:42 AM IST

CPI(M) lead rises to 15

CPI(M) lead rises to 15, according to the Election Commission's website. Congress is leading on 7 while CPI is leading on 4, official figures from EC shows.
MAY 02, 2021 09:37 AM IST

Ruling CPI(M) leading on 10 seats: EC

The EC figures show lead of Communist Party of India (Marxist) on 10 seats. COngress is leading in six, CPI 2. Kerala Congress (M), Loktantrik Janta Dal, Revolutionary Marxist Party of India and Indendent are leading on one seat respectively.
MAY 02, 2021 09:21 AM IST

EC shows lead of Congress on 3 seats

Screengrab from https://results.eci.gov.in/

Official trends by the Election Commission shows lead for Congress on 3 seats, CPI(M) leading on 1.
MAY 02, 2021 09:08 AM IST

First round of voting concludes in Kerala, LDF leads in 80 seats

First round of voting concluded in Kerala and as per early trends LDF is leading in 80 seats, UDF 57 and NDA 3.
MAY 02, 2021 08:58 AM IST

Metro Man E Sreedharan leads in Palakkad

As per intial trend, Metro Man E Sreedharan leads in Palakkad with 1000 votes. Widow of late Marxist renegade K Rema establishes clear lead in Vadakara.
MAY 02, 2021 08:50 AM IST

LDF leads in 50 seats; EVM counting begins

After postal votes, EVMs counting begin. Initial trends show ruling LDF is leading in 50 seats, UDF 36 and NDA 2.
MAY 02, 2021 08:42 AM IST

'Victories are pyrrhic,' tweets Congress' Kapil Sibal

On today’s election results :

Whoever wins such victories are pyrrhic

Today what matters is :

Saving lives
— Kapil Sibal (@KapilSibal) May 2, 2021
MAY 02, 2021 08:28 AM IST

Counting of postal ballots is underway in Idukki

Image courtesy: ANI
MAY 02, 2021 08:15 AM IST

Early leads show LDF ahead in five seats

First postal ballots are being counted first in Kerala and early counting show LDF is ahead in five seats. UDF is leading in three.
MAY 02, 2021 08:03 AM IST

Counting begins in Kerala

Counting began in Kerala as fate of 957 candidates including chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan is in the fray. Postal ballots to be counted first and at around 8:30am EVM votes will be counted.
MAY 02, 2021 07:57 AM IST

Strong rooms opened in Malappuram

The strong room opened in Malappuram as counting of votes for #KeralaElections2021 to begin shortly.#AssemblyElections2021 pic.twitter.com/6r0GI3BkSq
— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2021
MAY 02, 2021 07:52 AM IST

Congress' Oommen Chandy offers prayers at Puthuppally Church

Congress' Oommen Chandy at Puthuppally Church. (Image courtesy: ANI)

Congress leader and former chief minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy offers prayers at Puthuppally Church. He is contesting the elections from Puthuppally Assembly constituency.
MAY 02, 2021 07:42 AM IST

What exit polls says?

India Today-Axis My India has projected 104-120 seats for incumbent LDF as against 20-36 seats for UDF. It has projected 0-2 for National Democratic Alliance.
MAY 02, 2021 07:22 AM IST

Counting of votes to begin soon in Kerala

Image courtesy: ANI
MAY 02, 2021 07:07 AM IST

Congress withdraws from television debates

In view of the escalating coronavirus situation, Congress decides to skip debates on news channels after the polls results are out. "We shall remain available for any comment that media friends want. We may win, we may lose, but at a time when people are looking for oxygen, beds, medicines, ventilators; our duty tells us to stand by them, work with them to heal and help. In solidarity with India," party's chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said in a tweet.