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kerala elections news

Keralam CM-elect Satheesan's shoutout to KC Venugopal: 'He played key role'

L: Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan | R: Senior Kerala Congress leader KC Venugopal
Updated on May 14, 2026 02:44 pm IST

How Kerala mandate impacts the UDF, the LDF and the BJP

The people of Kerala, desiring change, voted the LDF out (reducing its tally from 99 seats in the 2021 assembly polls to just 35 this time). The mandate is for the UDF, which now has 102 seats in the assembly. (PTI)
Published on May 04, 2026 10:30 pm IST

How Axis My India exit poll got it right in Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Axis My India has got its prediction right for Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Published on May 04, 2026 01:52 pm IST

VK Prasanth loses to Congress' K Muraleedharan in Vattiyoorkavu

LDF candidate VK Prasanth on the final day of open campaigning for the Kerala Assembly elections, in Thiruvananthapuram.
Updated on May 04, 2026 06:46 pm IST

Kerala elections 2026: Pinarayi Vijayan’s hat-trick win in Dharmadam battle

Pinarayi Vijayan is contesting the Kerala elections 2026.
Updated on May 04, 2026 05:58 pm IST

After party switch, Venugopal ends third in Thrissur’s keenly fought 3-way race

Former Congress leader from Kerala Padmaja Venugopal addresses media after joining Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of party leader Prakash Javadekar in New Delhi on March 7.
Updated on May 04, 2026 04:12 pm IST

Thrissur result: Congress’ Rajan J Pallan returns with win in three-way contest

Rajan J. Pallan, UDF candidate from Thrissur constituency
Updated on May 04, 2026 04:05 pm IST

Who is Rajan J Pallan, Congress candidate from Thrissur in Kerala poll race?

Rajan J. Pallan, UDF candidate from Thrissur constituency
Published on May 03, 2026 11:16 am IST

5 facts on K Surendran, leading BJP challenge in key northern Kerala seat

K Surendran is a senior BJP leader and former Kerala state president.
Published on Apr 27, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Who makes up Kerala’s LDF? Key parties, history, and the road to the 2026 polls

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, centre, during a public meeting in support of LDF candidates, ahead of the state Assembly elections, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (PTI Photo)
Published on Apr 21, 2026 01:46 pm IST

Kerala's trailblazer Pinarayi Vijayan aiming for historic third term | 5 facts

Even though Pinarayi Vijayan broke the 'alternating power' curse in 2021, repeating the same feat and retaining power for the third consecutive time would be an even bigger challenge.
Published on Apr 16, 2026 03:59 pm IST

Delay in turnout data triggers political row in Kerala

A road is decked up with different political flags and banners as voting was underway during the Kerala Assembly elections in Thiruvananthapuram, on April 9 (PTI)
Updated on Apr 14, 2026 07:04 am IST

IUML deserves dy cM post, but won’t demand it, says Thangal

IUML deserves dy cM post, but won’t demand it, says Thangal
Published on Apr 11, 2026 07:32 am IST

Minor protests reported in Kerala polling over bogus vote allegations

Thiruvananthapuram: A road is decked up with different political flags and banners as voting is underway during the Kerala Assembly elections.
Published on Apr 09, 2026 05:24 pm IST

The real kingmakers: Why 2026 is the year of women voters

Women in Tamil Nadu's Maravankulam village in Madurai welcome an AIADMK candidate.
Published on Apr 08, 2026 01:09 pm IST

HT Interview | ‘Left only force in way of BJP’s Kerala dream’: CM Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan speaks during a press conference at the AKG Centre, in Thiruvananthapuram.
Published on Apr 08, 2026 09:49 am IST

Kerala: Nemom braces for a fierce triangular battle

HT picture
Updated on Apr 07, 2026 09:25 am IST

Left leans on towering Vijayan in uphill battle to keep Kerala

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Kozhikode: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addresses a public meeting ahead of the state Assembly elections, in Kozhikode, Thursday, April 2, 2026. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Apr 06, 2026 06:42 am IST

2 arrested for allegedly abusing Shashi Tharoor during campaign in Kerala

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor encountered a hostile group while campaigning in Wandoor, leading to two arrests ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections.
Published on Apr 04, 2026 10:21 pm IST

Ruling LDF faces Sabarimala salvos by UDF and BJP

A seer carries ceremonial objects during the Thiruvabharanam procession at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala in January 2026.
Published on Apr 04, 2026 07:08 am IST

Poverty eradication, monthly pension, jobs promised in LDF manifesto in Kerala

Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan unveils the LDF’s manifesto in Kozhikode on Thursday. (pinarayivijayan/X)
Updated on Apr 03, 2026 08:23 am IST

Can Vijayan sail through or will the ‘alternating power’ curse reemerge?

Even though Pinarayi Vijayan broke the 'alternating power' curse in 2021, repeating the same feat and retaining power for the third consecutive time would be an even bigger challenge
Updated on Mar 30, 2026 03:17 pm IST

‘Deeply regressive proposal’: Tharoor comes down heavily on new Transgender Bill

Shashi Tharoor attacks Transgender Bill over identity, privacy concerns
Updated on Mar 23, 2026 04:46 pm IST

CPI(M) leader Smitha Sundaresan joins BJP ahead of Kerala assembly elections

BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar welcomes Smitha Sundaresan to Kerala BJP. (X/@BJP4Keralam)
Updated on Mar 22, 2026 07:41 pm IST

Shashi Tharoor clarifies on CM aspirations ahead of Kerala elections

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
Published on Mar 20, 2026 03:43 pm IST

Prepared for election, says Kondotty IUML candidate ahead of Kerala polls

The 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on April 9, with the counting of votes scheduled to take place on May 4.
Published on Mar 18, 2026 12:40 pm IST

With first Congress list, shape of contests in Kerala firms up

Electoral officer demonstrates the functioning of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and Voter Variable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) during a special training of women polling officers.
Published on Mar 18, 2026 08:59 am IST

BJP releases first list of 47 candidates for Kerala elections | Check names

The BJP released its first list of candidates for Kerala elections.
Updated on Mar 16, 2026 04:57 pm IST