As counting entered a crucial phase, early leads painted a clear picture of voter sentiment swinging sharply in favour of the UDF. The opposition alliance has surged well past the halfway mark in the 140-member Assembly, leading in over 100 seats, while the LDF lags far behind in around 40 constituencies. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) remains on the margins, with a lead in just one seat.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan (File Photo/ANI)
Keralam appears set for a dramatic political shift as counting trends signal a decisive end to the decade-long rule of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. In a stunning development, Vijayan himself is trailing in Dharmadam, underscoring the scale of the setback, while the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) races ahead with what looks like a landslide victory.
As counting entered a crucial phase, early leads painted a clear picture of voter sentiment swinging sharply in favour of the UDF. The opposition alliance has surged well past the halfway mark in the 140-member Assembly, leading in over 100 seats, while the LDF lags far behind in around 40 constituencies. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) remains on the margins, with a lead in just one seat.
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The numbers mark a stark reversal from the outgoing Assembly, where the LDF had dominated with 98 seats. Now, the ruling front appears to be in disarray, with as many as 15 of its 21 ministers trailing in their respective constituencies, a reflection of the scale of the electoral backlash.
In Dharmadam, Vijayan’s constituency, the Chief Minister’s trailing position after multiple rounds has added symbolic weight to the unfolding verdict. Meanwhile, Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan, who briefly fell behind earlier in the day, has pulled ahead, highlighting the shifting dynamics through successive counting rounds.
Even in Kannur, long considered a bastion of Left politics, the contest has turned tighter than expected. Though the LDF retains leads in select pockets, the margins remain narrow, leaving little room for recovery as counting progresses.
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With several constituencies witnessing close fights, the final outcome will depend on later rounds. However, the broader trend suggests a strong mandate for change, with voters in Keralam seemingly rejecting two consecutive terms of Left rule and backing the UDF in overwhelming numbers.
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