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Kerala election result highlights: Cong-led UDF wins in Kerala after a decade; Pinarayi Vijayan resigns as CM
Kerala Election Result highlights: The Congress-led UDF alliance has won or is leading on 100 seats in Kerala, of which Congress has 63. Meanwhile, the LDF is ahead or has won in 35 seats.
- 7:54 PM IST, May 4Pinarayi Vijayan resigns as CM
- 7:32 PM IST, May 4UDF registers victory in Kerala after a decade
- 11:16 PM IST, May 4Key highlights
- 6:46 PM IST, May 4Incumbent CM Pinarayi Vijayan wins Dharmadham
- 6:44 PM IST, May 4LDF trails with 42 seats
- 6:25 PM IST, May 4Congress secures wins in 62 seats, ahead in one; UDF ahead in 91 seats
- 5:53 PM IST, May 4BJP opens account in Keralam, bags 3 seats
- 4:53 PM IST, May 4Kerala election result LIVE: Kerala voters' trust in us will guide UDF: Priyanka hails Cong win
- 4:49 PM IST, May 4‘People rejected 10 years of misrule’, says AICC gen secy
- 3:13 PM IST, May 4‘Greater than we had expected’, says Shashi Tharoor hails UDF surge in Keralam
- 12:03 PM IST, May 4Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hails "new politics" in Keralam as UDF crosses majority mark in EC trends
- 11:59 AM IST, May 4Kerala election result LIVE: UDF leads in Keralam breaching half-way mark as ECI shows trends of all 140 constituencies
- 11:11 AM IST, May 4Leaders trailing in Kerala
- 11:03 AM IST, May 4Trends out for all 140 seats, Congress-led UDF leading, CPI(M)-led LDF lagging behind
- 10:40 AM IST, May 4"People of Kerala have gifted a decisive victory": Congress MP Jebi Mather as trends show UDF crosses majority mark
- 10:26 AM IST, May 4Visuals show party supporters outside Congress office in Thiruvananthapuram
- 10:14 AM IST, May 4LDF's Pinarayi Vijayan trailing by over 2000 votes
- 10:08 AM IST, May 4Congress leading in Dharmadam constituency
- 10:03 AM IST, May 4Congress-led UDF crosses halfway mark
- 9:37 AM IST, May 4Seven ministers trail as counting progresses
- 9:29 AM IST, May 4Why winning the polls could be an ‘election of records’ for Pinarayi Vijayan
- 9:26 AM IST, May 4‘Politics of Kerala will change decisively,’ says BJP state president Rajeev Chandrashekha
- 8:55 AM IST, May 4Early trends show close contest between CPI (M) and Congress
- 8:04 AM IST, May 4Security tightened outside Mar Ivanios College campus amid vote counting
- 8:00 AM IST, May 4Counting for 140 seats begin, LDF eyes third term, UDF hopes for a comeback
- 7:40 AM IST, May 4Will Kerala retain LDF?
- 7:17 AM IST, May 4Visuals from a counting centre set up at UC College in Aluva, Kochi
- 7:05 AM IST, May 4Who won in Kerala assembly 2021 elections?
- 6:57 AM IST, May 4Exit poll predictions
Kerala Election Result highlights: In a significant political shift in Kerala, the Congress-led UDF have secured a decisive victory, breaking the decade-long dominance of CPI(M)-led LDF. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has emerged winner from Dharmadam constituency securing 85,614 votes, beating Congress leader V P Abdul Rasheed by 19,247 votes. The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) efforts to secure a rare third term was undermined by the UDF wave. According to data, Congress has secured 63 seats amongst the alliance, Indian Union Muslim League has won 22 seats. Meanwhile, CPI(M) has won the largest seat-share in LDF, securing 26 seats. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) failed to leave a mark. BJP secured only 3 seats....Read More
The return of Congress has ensured that the Left is out of power everywhere in the country since the 1960s. “The most important story that will come out of this from tomorrow is that it will be the first time that the LDF is not in power anywhere in the country. this time they will not be in power anywhere in India, and that will be a major development in our country,” Congress leader told ANI.
How votes will be counted
There are 140 counting centres across 43 locations, with the process scheduled to begin at 8 am on Monday.
Officials said that 15,464 personnel have been deployed for the exercise, comprising 140 returning officers, 1,340 additional returning officers, 4,208 micro observers, 4,208 counting supervisors, and 5,563 counting assistants.
As part of the procedure, the strong rooms where Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and VVPAT units are stored will be opened first in the presence of Election Commission observers, security personnel, and representatives of candidates.
Postal ballots-which account for 1.36 per cent of the total votes polled-will be counted first.
Special counting tables have been arranged for postal ballots, with each table handling up to 500 votes under the supervision of an assistant returning officer.
Votes polled in EVMs from a maximum of 14 polling stations will be counted in each round, and a broad picture of the election outcome is expected by the afternoon.
Election Commission officials said VVPAT slips will be counted in cases where discrepancies arise between the number of votes recorded at a booth and the figures stored in the EVMs.
Exit polls predict UDF win
Recent exit polls, however, have hinted at a possible change in government, potentially ending the ruling alliance’s bid for a third consecutive term. Most projections suggest that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) could come out ahead, with the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) likely finishing second.
The UDF is projected to emerge as the single largest alliance, with seat estimates largely falling in the 70–80+ range, comfortably around or above the majority mark of 71.
The Left Democratic Front (LDF), on the other hand, is expected to put up a strong fight but fall short, with most projections placing it in the mid-50s to mid-60s range. This shows that while the LDF retains significant support, it may struggle to secure a third consecutive term.
The BJP-led NDA appears to have a limited impact, with predictions ranging from 0 to 4 seats.
Kerala has a total of 140 seats, which means a party or alliance needs at least 71 seats to form the government. According to most exit polls, the UDF’s tally is expected to be in the range of 70–90 seats, while the LDF is projected to secure around 49–65 seats.
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Kerala election result LIVE: CPI(M)'s Pinarayi Vijayan, who was leading the Left Democratic Front, resigned as the chief minister of Kerala on Monday.
The LDF was reduced to 42 seats in the state, with the Congress-led United Democratic Front securing majority.
Kerala election result LIVE: UDF registers victory in Kerala after a decade
Kerala election result LIVE: The Congress-led United Democratic Front won 91 seats in Kerala, crossing the majority mark, according to the Election Commission of India figures.
Meanwhile, the incumbent LDF was reduced to 42 seats, with results for 139 of 140 seats declared in the state.
Kerala Election Result LIVE: Party cadres arrive at KPCC office ahead of counting
Counting of votes for Kerala assembly elections 2026 is set to begin at 8 am. It is to been seen if the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) will secure a rare third consecutive term, or if the United Democratic Front (UDF) will benefit from anti-incumbency sentiment.
Party cadres arrive at KPCC office ahead of counting.
Kerala Election Result LIVE: Who will be the chief minister if the UDF wins the elections, as predicted in the exit polls?
Kerala Election Result LIVE: While there is no name officially announced as chief ministerial candidate if the UDF comes to power in the state, reports suggest three names that could likely be the top contenders.
Senior Congress leader Tariq Anwar suggested that if party general secretary KC Venugopal is interested, he can be the next chief minister of Kerala, although it all depends on what the results reveal in Kerala.
The other two who have expressed their desire for the top post include VD Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala.
Kerala Election Result LIVE: Who won in Kerala assembly 2021 elections?
Kerala Election Result LIVE: The last Kerala Assembly elections took place in April 2021, after which the incumbent CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) returned to power. The alliance secured a decisive victory, winning 99 out of 140 seats, and Pinarayi Vijayan was sworn in as Chief Minister for a second consecutive term.
Kerala Election Result LIVE: Exit poll predictions
Kerala Election Result LIVE: The exit poll trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections suggest a clear edge for the United Democratic Front (UDF), though the contest remains competitive.
Matrize has predicted a narrow lead for the UDF with 71 seats, while the LDF is close behind at 62 seats. The BJP is expected to win 4 seats, with 3 seats going to others.
Axis My India has given the UDF a strong advantage, projecting 83 seats for the alliance, compared to 55 seats for the LDF. The BJP is expected to win 2 seats, with no seats for others.
P-Marq has forecast a comfortable lead for the UDF at 75 seats, while the LDF is projected at 65 seats. The BJP may win 3 seats, with 3 seats for others.
Vote Vibe has also projected the UDF ahead with 75 seats, followed by the LDF at 63 seats. The BJP is not expected to win any seats, while 2 seats may go to others.
People’s Pulse has predicted a clear lead for the UDF with 80 seats, while the LDF is projected to win 60 seats. The BJP may secure 2 seats, with 2 seats going to others.
Kerala Election Result LIVE: LDF vs UDF vs NDA: Will the BJP alliance leave a mark?
Kerala Election Result LIVE: The contest remains tightly fought between the state’s two main alliances—the LDF and the UDF. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is not necessarily expected to dominate statewide, but it is strategically working to deepen its footprint in select pockets, turning what was once a largely bipolar contest into a more complex, triangular fight. With counting of votes underway, it all comes down to whether voters choose continuity or decide it’s time for a change.
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Kerala Election Result LIVE: The atmosphere is charged as results for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections are set to be declared. It remains to be seen whether the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) can secure a rare third consecutive term, or if the United Democratic Front (UDF) will benefit from anti-incumbency sentiment.
