The assembly election results in Kerala will be revealed tomorrow, with 2.71 crore voters casting their ballots across 140 constituencies on April 9. A total of 883 candidates contested, and counting will begin at 8 am. Exit polls suggest a close contest, potentially favoring the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), which has been out of power since 2016. The UDF is optimistic about improving its seat count from 41 in the last election, with projections of winning 80-90 seats. On the other hand, the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is hopeful of retaining power for a third consecutive term, though it may not match its previous tally of 99 seats, aiming instead for 75-80 seats. A loss for the LDF would mark a significant shift, as it would be the first time since the 1960s that Left parties are not in power in any Indian state. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) considers this election crucial for expanding its influence in Kerala, where it previously failed to secure any seats in 2021. The NDA is targeting over 20% vote share, having improved from 12.51% in 2021 to 19.23% in the recent Lok Sabha polls, despite a drop in local body elections.