Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP, expressed cautious optimism as early trends in Kerala indicate a lead for the United Democratic Front. Tharoor noted that within a short span, trends appeared to favor the opposition alliance, with even some prominent leaders from the Left Democratic Front trailing. He said the electorate seems to have signaled a desire for change, while stressing that the UDF would avoid premature celebrations. Highlighting the evolving political scenario, Tharoor added that only a major reversal could alter the current trajectory, calling the early trends an encouraging sign for the Congress-led alliance.