The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is likely to dash Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s hopes of securing a third consecutive term in Kerala.
According to exit polls, the UDF is expected to secure 70-75 seats in the Kerala Assembly elections. Meanwhile, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is projected to win 60-65 seats.
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is anticipated to secure around 3-5 seats. The majority mark in the Kerala Assembly is 71 seats.
As of midday, voter turnout stood at 78.27%, reflecting significant engagement from the electorate. With a total of 140 Assembly seats, this election marks a critical moment for Kerala’s political landscape.
The UDF aims to replace the LDF government currently in power. This follows a historic verdict in the 2021 polls when the LDF broke Kerala’s long-standing pattern of alternating governments.
However, analysts caution that exit polls are just predictions based on surveys and can turn out to be wrong on the result day (May 4).
The UDF’s potential victory would signify a major shift in power dynamics within the state. Political observers are closely watching how these projections will translate into actual votes.
Both sides are preparing for possible outcomes as they await official results. The next ruling is expected on May 12.
