IUML's Key Role in UDF's Success in Kerala Assembly Elections 2026
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: IUML anchors UDF’s comeback in Malabar region
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The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) significantly contributed to the United Democratic Front's (UDF) success in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, securing 22 seats in the Malabar region. This positions IUML as a vital player in the new government, despite their leader downplaying aspirations for a deputy chief minister role.
- 01IUML secured a record 22 seats in the Kerala Assembly elections.
- 02The party is now the third-largest in the Assembly.
- 03IUML's leadership and organizational skills bolstered UDF's confidence.
- 04Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal, IUML's state president, has no immediate demand for a deputy chief minister position.
- 05The party may seek a more significant role in governance.
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In the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) played a pivotal role in the United Democratic Front's (UDF) victory, securing 22 seats and establishing itself as the third-largest party in the Assembly, following the Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)]. The IUML's effective leadership and organizational coordination were instrumental in strengthening the UDF's position, particularly in the Malabar region. Although Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal, the IUML's state president, has dismissed any immediate aspirations for the deputy chief minister's post, there is a prevailing sentiment within the party that it deserves a more substantial role in the governance of Kerala. This positioning sets the stage for IUML to influence the upcoming UDF government significantly.
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IUML's success may lead to increased representation and influence in the governance of Kerala, impacting policy decisions that affect the Malabar region.
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