VD Satheesan Celebrates Congress' Historic Victory in Kerala Assembly Elections
"People Believed Us...": VD Satheesan Celebrates Congress' Big Kerala Win
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Congress leader VD Satheesan expressed joy over the United Democratic Front's victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, marking the party's first win since 2001. The UDF secured 87 out of 140 seats, displacing the incumbent CPIM-led Left Front. Satheesan emphasized the importance of a secular government and indicated that the new chief minister will be chosen by the Congress High Command.
- 01The United Democratic Front (UDF) achieved a significant victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections.
- 02The UDF won or led in 87 out of 140 seats, marking its first win since 2001.
- 03VD Satheesan highlighted the party's commitment to secular governance.
- 04The selection of the new chief minister will be decided by the Congress High Command.
- 05The BJP continues to have minimal influence in Kerala politics.
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In a significant political shift, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has won the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, marking its first victory since 2001. Congress leader VD Satheesan announced that the UDF secured or led in 87 of the 140 seats, decisively defeating the incumbent CPIM-led Left Front, which managed only 38 seats. Satheesan attributed the success to the party's commitment to secular governance and its ability to connect with the electorate, emphasizing that all communities supported the UDF. He stated, 'The people believed us,' and pointed out the vulnerabilities in Kerala's fiscal and health situations, which the UDF aims to address. While he refrained from speculating on the next chief minister, Satheesan confirmed that the decision will be made by the Congress High Command. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains a minor player in Kerala, with only 2 seats in the assembly.
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The UDF's victory could lead to significant policy changes in Kerala, especially in areas like health and fiscal management, which may directly affect residents' quality of life.
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