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Kerala Assembly Election 2026: Key Results Awaited as Counting Begins
Kerala Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Hat-trick for Pinarayi Vijayan or UDF revival? Kerala gears up for counting day
The Economic Times
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The counting of votes for Kerala's Assembly elections, held on April 9, 2026, has begun. With a voter turnout of 79.63% from a total electorate of 2,71,42,952, the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) aims for a third consecutive term against the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) and the BJP-led NDA.
- 01Counting for the Kerala Assembly elections starts today.
- 02Total electorate stands at 2,71,42,952 voters.
- 03Voter turnout recorded at 79.63%.
- 04The election is crucial for the UDF, which has been out of power since 2016.
- 05LDF aims to secure a third consecutive term amid a closely contested race.
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The counting of votes for the Kerala Assembly elections, held on April 9, 2026, is underway, determining the political future of the state. With a total electorate of 2,71,42,952 voters, the elections witnessed a significant voter turnout of 79.63% across 140 Assembly constituencies. The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, is optimistic about winning a third consecutive term, while the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF), led by the Indian National Congress, views this election as critical for its revival after being out of power since 2016. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is also in the fray, adding to the competitive landscape of this election.
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The election results will significantly influence governance and policy direction in Kerala, affecting various sectors including healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
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