UDF Secures Key Victories in Kerala Assembly Elections 2026
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: UDF retains Muvattupuzha, Perumbavoor with improved margins, wrests Kothamangalam
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In the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, the United Democratic Front (UDF) retained the Muvattupuzha and Perumbavoor constituencies and won Kothamangalam from the Left Democratic Front (LDF). Mathew Kuzhalnadan achieved a significant victory in Muvattupuzha, increasing his margin from the previous election.
- 01UDF retained Muvattupuzha and Perumbavoor constituencies.
- 02UDF won Kothamangalam, previously held by LDF.
- 03Mathew Kuzhalnadan won Muvattupuzha by a margin of 42,829 votes.
- 04Kuzhalnadan's vote count increased significantly from the last election.
- 05LDF's candidate N. Arun received 47,085 votes in Muvattupuzha.
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In the Kerala Assembly elections held in May 2026, the United Democratic Front (UDF) achieved a clean sweep in the eastern region of the Ernakulam district. The UDF retained the Muvattupuzha and Perumbavoor constituencies while successfully winning the Kothamangalam seat from the Left Democratic Front (LDF). Mathew Kuzhalnadan, representing the Congress party, won Muvattupuzha with a decisive margin of 42,829 votes, securing 89,914 votes overall. His opponent, N. Arun from the LDF, garnered 47,085 votes, while the National Democratic Alliance's Sunny Kadoothazhe received only 9,840 votes. Kuzhalnadan's victory margin reflects a significant increase from his previous win in 2021, where he triumphed by just 6,161 votes.
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The UDF's victories in these constituencies indicate a shift in voter sentiment in the region, which may influence future political strategies and governance.
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