The United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala has expressed optimism following exit polls predicting its victory in the Assembly elections held on April 9. UDF leaders, including Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal, emphasized that the actual results will be clearer on May 4, dismissing the need for concern over the predictions. In contrast, the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) maintained that the exit polls do not reflect any anti-incumbency sentiment, asserting its confidence in returning to power for a third consecutive term. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also weighed in, claiming that while there is a strong anti-incumbency feeling, there is no significant support for the UDF. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a key ally of the UDF, echoed the optimism, predicting that the UDF would secure more seats than indicated by the exit polls. It is important to note that exit polls are based on surveys conducted after voting and may not accurately predict actual election outcomes.