Congress-Led UDF Expected to Regain Power in Kerala Assembly Elections 2026
Kerala Poll Of Exit Polls 2026: Congress-Led UDF Set For Return To Power After A Decade
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Recent exit polls indicate that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is set to regain power in Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections, projected to secure between 72-85 seats. The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expected to win 55-65 seats, while the BJP-led NDA may secure only 0-5 seats.
- 01UDF projected to win 72-85 seats, crossing the majority mark.
- 02LDF expected to secure 55-65 seats, remaining competitive.
- 03BJP-led NDA projected to win only 0-5 seats.
- 04Vote share gap between UDF and LDF is approximately 3 percentage points.
- 05The election outcome will be finalized on May 4.
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Multiple exit polls for the Kerala Assembly elections indicate a strong lead for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), projected to secure between 72-85 seats in the 140-member Assembly. The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expected to win 55-65 seats, while the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is forecasted to secure only 0-5 seats. Despite trailing, the LDF remains competitive, suggesting that the election is not a one-sided affair. The UDF's projected seat range reflects a consolidation of data from various agencies, with VoteVibe estimating 70-80 seats for the UDF and 58-68 seats for the LDF. The close vote share estimates, with only a 3 percentage point gap between the UDF and LDF, indicate a tightly contested electorate. The final results will be announced on May 4.
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The projected return of the UDF to power could influence various policies and governance strategies in Kerala, affecting local development and public services.
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