BJP Breaks New Ground In Kerala
Three-seat win signals BJPs rising clout in Kerala: Reports
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: High vigil in Kozhikode to prevent clashes in sensitive areas
The police have also sought the cooperation of senior leaders of all political parties to ensure peaceful victory celebrations
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: S. Rajendran spoils the party for CPI(M) in Devikulam
Rajendrans move to BJP saw him secure 15,032 votes largely from the plantation sector effectively paving the way for a United Democratic Front victory
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Deepak Joy delivers a decisive win in Thripunithura
Kerala Assembly poll: Ollur breaks bellwether streak as K. Rajan seals hat-trick win
Although Rajan won from Ollur, the LDF has failed to come to power
Kerala Election Results 2026: Full list of winners and losers from Congress, CPM, CPI and IUML
The 2026 Kerala Assembly election has seen the United Democratic Front (UDF) secure a decisive majority, ending the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) decade-long rule. This historic mandate, driven by anti-incumbency and a call for administrative change, leaves India without a single Left-led state government for the first time in over five decades.
BJP breaks through Bengal and Bags Assam, Vijay's TVK Stars in TN Blockbuster
Election 2026 trends show BJP set to win West Bengal and retain Assam, while Vijays TVK emerges dominant in Tamil Nadu; Congress-led UDF surges in Kerala.
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: UDF candidate K. Neelakandan scripts historic upset in Uduma
NDA wins reflect rising trust in Modis leadership, says Naidu
Naidu, Pawan Kalyan and Lokesh say Assam, Bengal and Puducherry verdicts back development and performance, as Vijays TVK surge and UDF win in Kerala signal shifting political preferences in the South
Kerala Assembly poll: Thrissur defies the tide: LDF holds ground despite statewide UDF surge
Narrow margins and surprise defeats signal an undercurrent of change beneath the Lefts stronghold
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: IUML anchors UDFs comeback in Malabar region
The party secures a record 22 seats, strengthens the confidence of its allies, and emerges as the third largest party in the Assembly, after Congress and CPI(M). The party will have its first woman representative in the Assembly, Fatima Thahilia from Perambra
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: UDF wave dismantles long-standing Left strongholds across Kollam
While the UDF captured eight out of 11 seats and the BJP made a historic breakthrough by winning Chathannur, the LDF has been reduced to just two seats, Punalur and Kottarakara
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: MP and MLA from same family as Thulasi wins Kongad
It is a personal and political win for her husband and Palakkad MP V.K. Sreekandan as well, as he was actively involved in her campaign, putting in sustained efforts on the ground
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: LDF crumbles in Alappuzha, as UDF sweeps five seats
Kerala Turns Page as Vijayan Era Ends With LDF Defeat
Vijayan rose from a modest, working-class background to lead Kerala at a time when his party, the CPI(M), was itself transitioning away from its older leadership mould, marking a generational and social shift within the organisation
Kerala Assembly Polls: 12 LDF ministers suffer defeats
Assembly election results 2026: Vijay wave, Bengal breakthrough, Kerala reset - 10 takeaways
Tamil Nadu witnesses a seismic shift as actor Vijay's party leads, ending decades of Dravidian rule. The BJP achieves a historic win in West Bengal, unseating Mamata Banerjee. Kerala returns to its rotation cycle with the UDF forming the government, while Assam shows pro-incumbency can prevail. These results signal a significant political churn across India.
Kerala Result Marks New Momentum For Congress: Shashi Tharoor To NDTV
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: BJP breaches the Left bastion of Chathannur
BJP candidate B.B. Gopakumar emerges victorious in the Assembly constituency in his third attempt
13 Kerala Ministers Lose, Pinarayi Vijayan Retains Seat With Reduced Margin
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) In a stunning electoral setback for the ruling Left, a majority of the outgoing Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has been voted out, signalling a decisive shift in Keralas political landscape.
LDF convener T.P. Ramakrishnan says CPI(M) will engage directly with the public to understand the cause of the defeat
Kerala Assembly poll: Sudhakarans triumph as independent delivers crushing blow to CPI(M)
Sudhakaran, who contested as an independent, defeated CPI(M)s sitting MLA and his former party colleague H. Salam, by a margin of nearly 28,000 votes
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: KC(M) routed in heartland as Joseph group re-emerges
Kerala Congress (M) fails to win any of the 12 seats it contested in central Travancore, amid a strong anti-incumbency wave. P.J. Joseph group makes a notable comeback, winning seven of the eight seats it contested.
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: RSP scripts the ultimate comeback story
Kerala has UDF govt with vision to harness talent, potential: Rahul Gandhi
The Congress-led UDF has secured a decisive victory in Kerala, ending a decade of LDF rule. Party leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated UDF leaders and workers for their campaign, stating the state now has a government with a vision to harness its potential and talent. The UDF is set to form the government with a comfortable majority in the 140-member assembly.
UDF Sweeps Keralam with Historic Mandate; LDF Suffers Major Setback in 2026 Assembly Elections
In Keralam 2026 elections, UDF wins 103 seats ending a decade of LDF rule. Congress and IUML shine, BJP achieves record gains, while several LDF ministers lose. Full results and analysis.
Keralas Left Bastion Falls: LDF Faces Historic Defeat
Left parties no longer hold power in any state
Kerala Assembly polls | V. D. Satheesan: Captaining a resurgent Congress in Kerala
UDFs emphatic win in the Kerala Assembly polls has not only silenced Satheesans critics, but reasserted the political supremacy of the Congress leader, who was given the task of reinvigorating the party and its disenchanted workers after he was chosen as the Leader of the Opposition following UDFs electoral debacle in 2021
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Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Shanimol Usman wrests Aroor, P. Prasad strengthens hold on Cherthala
Ms. Usman defeats CPI(M)s sitting MLA Daleema by a margin of 9,324 votes; Mr. Prasad, CPIs incumbent Minister, wins by a margin of 14,489 votes against K.R. Rajendra Prasad
UDF carries Kerala across all regions, thrives in Malabar
The BJP registers its best ever performance in Kerala by winning three seats
Kerala: BJP Wins 3 Seats, Loses Ground Compared To 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
BJP's performance in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections remains limited, with NDA leading in only two seats.
Kerala Voters' Trust in Us will Guide UDF: Priyanka Gandhi Hails Cong Win
I sincerely hope that our gratitude to you will be evident each day of the next five years as we strive to fulfil our commitments to you with honesty and humility, she said
Watch | People of Kerala have responded in sweetest way possible: KC Venugopal
New Delhi, May 4: The results and trends of assembly polls on Monday signalled some tectonic political changes with the BJP on course to form its first government in West Bengal and actor-turned politician Vijay writing a new script in Tamil Nadu. BJP-led NDA is on course to a sweeping victory in Assam as is Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Keralam, and NR Congress-led alliance in Puducherry. BJPs expected victory in West Bengal will mark a significant moment for [] The post BJP On Course To Make History In Bengal, Poised To Retain Assam; Vijay Rewrites Script In Tamil Nadu, UDF Set To Win Keralam appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Revanth Reddy Congratulates Congress-led UDF For Victory In Kerala
Revanth Reddy thanked all supporters of the UDF and the people of Kerala who showered their heartfelt affection on me during my campaign in Kerala. I shall always be grateful and thank you of behalf of all people of Telangana
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal registers narrow win from Kottarakkara assembly seat
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal narrowly won the Kottarakkara constituency by 1,012 votes against former CPI(M) leader Aisha Potty, who had joined the Congress. Balagopal's victory makes him one of the few CPI(M) ministers to survive the UDF's gains in the state assembly polls, though some CPI ministers also faced challenges.
Kerala Assembly poll results: UDFs Sandeep Varierreclaims Thrikkarippur seat after six decades
Variermaintained a clear lead from the initial rounds of counting and steadily widened the margin through successive rounds, signalling a strong anti-incumbency wave
Kerala polls: Union Minister George Kurian finishes third in Kanjirappally
Union Minister George Kurian secured third place in the Kanjirappally constituency during the recent Kerala Assembly elections. He received 26,984 votes. The Congress candidate Rony K Baby led the count. Despite Kurian's defeat, the BJP celebrated victories in Nemom and Chathannoor constituencies. The results were announced after 15 counting rounds.
Kerala Election Results Reflect Changing Voter Sentiments: KC Venugopal
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4: Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP KC Venugopal has described the election results as a decisive shift in public sentiment. Speaking on Monday, he stated that these results validate the oppositions assessment of a wave of change across Kerala. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is leading in 102 seats, while ... Read more Kerala Election Results Reflect Changing Voter Sentiments: KC Venugopal
Assembly elections 2026: Giant slayers who changed the face of results
The May 2026 election trends across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry indicate a major political shift, with voters breaking traditional voting patterns and favouring new political forces over established duopolies.
Counting begins as the Election Commission of India oversees crucial results across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry
Kerala Assembly polls 2026 results: UDF sweeps Wayanad; Minister O.R. Kelu suffers defeat
Kelu, CPI(M) leader and Minister in the outgoing Cabinet, lost to Congress candidate Usha Vijayan by a margin of 10,543 votes
BJP has two MLAs from Kerala: Party state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar
BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced the NDA has secured two MLA seats in Nemom and Chathannoor. This outcome directly challenges the Congress and CPI(M)'s earlier assertions that the BJP would not win any seats. Chandrasekhar stated the people's mandate reflects dissatisfaction with CPI(M)'s alleged corruption.
Kunhikrishnan secures 76,640 votes against incumbent MLA T.I. Madhusoodanan
The Decline of Leftist Politics in India: Keralas Shift in Power
New Delhi, May 4: Once a formidable force in Indian politics, leftist parties now face an unprecedented challenge. For the first time in over 50 years, they may not hold power in any state. Recent electoral trends indicate a significant shift, particularly in Kerala, where the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by Chief Minister ... Read more The Decline of Leftist Politics in India: Keralas Shift in Power
UDF winners list in Kerala election 2026: Full constituency-wise results
UDF Wins Kerala: Who Will Congress Pick as CM? State to See Generational Shift
For the first time, Kerala will see a CM born in the 1950s or 1960s. All major contenders are in this age group.
State Elections 2026: Khela over! Decoding BJP's Bengal breach & a Vijay for the history books
Today's election trends show major political shifts across states, with BJP leading in West Bengal, TVK disrupting Tamil Nadus Dravidian dominance, Congress making gains in Kerala, and NDA retaining strength in Assam. Puducherry remains closely contested.
Kerala Assembly election results: Congress Chandy Oommen wins in Puthuppally with huge margin
Chandy Oommen gets 84,031 votes against CPI(M)s K. M. Radhakrishnan
Assembly election results 2026: Top 10 winners and losers
The 2026 assembly elections have dramatically reshaped India's political landscape. Vijay's debut in Tamil Nadu, the BJP's gains in West Bengal and Kerala's return to rotation mark significant shifts. Established powers face challenges as new forces emerge, redefining narratives and pushing others to the margins. This analysis highlights the key winners and losers.
Dynasty vs Delivery: Stalin, Mamata Under Pressure As Congress Wins Kerala
Current trends suggest that legacy alone may no longer be enough.
Kerala elections 2026: Check full list of winners
Live updates on the winners are being provided as counting continues.
In an apparent reference to the CM, she said the person who had allegedly branded others as traitors and called for their elimination was now standing exposed in the scorching sun
Assembly Elections 2026: BJP Winners list in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry
BJP Winners Assembly Elections 2026: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has shown improved performance in the 2026 Assembly elections across multiple states. While making its presence felt in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the party has recorded strong leads in West Bengal and Assam. Here is the state-wise performance and leading candidates.
IUML credits UDFs teamwork for Assembly polls victory in Kerala
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is leading in 23 of the 27 seats it contested in the Assembly polls
Kerala Election Winners List 2026: Check the full party-wise candidates winner list
The Congress-led UDF has secured a significant victory in Kerala. This marks the end of ten years of Left rule in the state. The list of winners from various parties including Congress, CPI(M), IUML, CPI, Kerala Congress, RSP, BJP, RJD, and RMPOI has been released. Voters have made their choice.
According to initial counting trends, G. Sudhakaran was ahead by more than 6,000 votes
India Assembly Election Trends 2026: Indian Assembly election trends reveal a dynamic political landscape. In West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee faces challenges while Suvendu Adhikari rises. Tamil Nadu sees M.K. Stalin confronting anti-incumbency and actor Vijay making a significant debut. Kerala experiences fatigue with the Left, and Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma consolidates power. Personality still matters, but only when aligned with public mood.
Addressing mediapersons at the party headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, KPCC president Sunny Joseph said the emerging verdict was a clear rejection of the CPI(M)-led LDF government's anti-people policies
Kerala Assembly results 2026: UDF all set to clean sweep in Ernakulam
The Left Democratic Front, which had won five seats in the 2021 elections, has failed to make an impact this time
Kerala results: Find out who is winning from your constituency
An interactive map that shows who is winning from each constituency of Kerala
By the end of the 10th round of counting, Usha Vijayan has once again moved ahead, leading by a margin of 1,072 votes
The Indian National Congress and its allies are performing strongly in the 2026 Assembly Elections. Early trends show significant leads in Kerala and Assam. The party is also securing select wins in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Counting is ongoing across five states, indicating a robust showing for the INC and its partners.
UDF Celebrates Strong Lead in Kerala Elections Amidst Joyful Scenes at Congress Headquarters
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4: The atmosphere at the Congress headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram is filled with celebration as the United Democratic Front (UDF), led by Congress, secures a significant lead in the final phase of the Kerala Assembly elections. Current trends indicate that the UDF is ahead in approximately 97 seats, while the Left Democratic Front (LDF) ... Read more UDF Celebrates Strong Lead in Kerala Elections Amidst Joyful Scenes at Congress Headquarters
Early election trends across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry point to major political shifts, with voters moving away from established patterns and reshaping the electoral map in several states.
Kerala PCC President Sunny Joseph Thanks Kerala Voters for Massive Win
He mentioned that the leaders would hold a detailed press conference after the final results are announced
Keralam: Congress Leaders Celebrate As UDF Heads Towards Return To Power After 10-year Drought
Speaking on early trends in Keralam, the CPI (M) General Secretary, MA Baby, expressed optimism about the reversal of trends as the counting will progress further later in the day. He stated that under the LDF regime, poverty has been eradicated from the state, meanwhile, it holds a top status in terms of education, healthcare, and social security measures
As early trends indicated the UDF crossing the halfway mark in Kerala, Shashi Tharoor welcomed the development, seeing it as a voter desire for change after a decade. He emphasized the need for a ew kind of politics following what he termed 10 years of poor governance.
Kerala BJP Winners List: Bharatiya Janata Party winners in Kerala Assembly Election 2026
Kerala BJP Winners List Election 2026: 2026 Kerala Assembly Election results mark a turning point for the BJP, as the party successfully breaks its dry spell in the state. While the UDF appears set to form the government, early leads on May 4 suggest that the saffron party is no longer a fringe player, with heavyweights like Shobha Surendran leading the charge in key battles.
Early trends from Kerala Assembly elections show the United Democratic Front (UDF) taking a strong lead. The Indian National Congress is performing well. Counting is underway for the 140-member Assembly. Key constituencies are being closely watched as results unfold. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and other parties are also in contention.
Kerala election result: KPCC headquarters erupts in joy as UDF leads
As the counting entered the third round, the mood at the Congress headquarters turned jubilant, with party workers kickstarting celebrations by distributing sweets
KOLKATA/CHENNAI, May 4: The BJP was forging a possible victory path in West Bengal with leads in 109 seats against the ruling TMCs 63 and surging ahead in Assam while actor-politician Vijays TVK was set for a stunning debut in Tamil Nadu, ahead in 103 seats, leaving the ruling DMK in number three position, according to trends on the Election Commission website. As votes were counted for assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, the east [] The post Election Trends: Saffron Rise In East With BJP Set To Bag Prized WB And Assam, Vijays TVK Smashes Through TN appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kerala polls: UDF surges ahead as Left's last bastion slips out of its grip
Thiruvananthapuram, May 04: The Congress-led UDF surged ahead in Kerala on Monday as counting of votes for the April 9 Assembly elections gathered pace, with early trends showing a clear advantage for the opposition alliance in lines with exit poll predictions. After the first few rounds of counting, the United Democratic Front was leading in 100 of the 140 Assembly seats, while the CPI(M)-led ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) was ahead in just in 40 constituencies. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was leading in only one seat, according to television reports. If the Left loses Kerala, the party would be left with no Indian state where it would be in the ruling saddle. The trends also indicated setbacks for the ruling front, with at least a dozen ministers trailing in their respective constituencies. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was behind in Dharmadam, his traditional stronghold in Kannur district, in the initial rounds. Among other ministers facing early deficits were Veena George, M B Rajesh, O R Kelu, R Bindhu, J Chinchurani, P Rajeev, K B Ganesh Kumar, V N Vasavan, V Sivankutty, V Abdurahiman, Kadannappally Ramachandran A K Saseendran and Roshy Augustine. LDF convenor T P Ramakrishnan was also trailing in his sitting seat of Perambra in Kozhikode district, according to television reports. Anti-incumbency appears to have played a significant role against the CPI(M)-led government, which has been in power for two successive terms under Vijayan. Voters in several constituencies seemed to express discontent with the incumbent administration, amid repeated allegations from the opposition regarding corruption and charges of nepotism in governance. The UDF also appears to have benefited from a consolidation of minority votes in many regions, which traditionally act as a decisive bloc in Kerala's electoral politics. Additionally, the Congress campaign, led nationally by top party leader Rahul Gandhi, focused heavily on welfare assurances, including targeted outreach to women voters through promises linked to financial support and social security, which may have resonated in the early trends. If the current leads translate into results, it could mark the end of a decade-long rule by Vijayan and the LDF government in the state. Such an outcome would be politically significant, not only because the Left was attempting to secure a rare third consecutive term, but also because it would signal a shift in Kerala's electoral pattern, which has historically seen power alternate between the LDF and the UDF. In a significant development, Congress veteran and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan was trailing in North Paravoor constituency, where CPI(M) candidate E T Tyson had taken an early lead. However, Satheesan recovered as counting progressed in areas favourable to the national party. Reacting to the early trends, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief Sunny Joseph said the results pointed to a clear pro-UDF wave. This is a strong indication. We are confident of reaching the 100-seat mark, he told a television channel. Counting began at 8 am across 140 centres in the state, starting with postal ballots. Officials said a clearer picture is expected by the afternoon as more rounds are completed. The election is being closely watched as a high-stakes contest between the ruling LDF, which is seeking a rare third consecutive term, and the UDF, which is aiming to return to power after nearly a decade. The NDA, though not seen as a contender for power, is hoping to improve its presence and vote share in the state.
Shashi Tharoor Asked Who Will Be Kerala Chief Minister? What He Told NDTV
Kerala Election Results: Shashi Tharoor added that it was not merely a question of forming the government, which the UDF had been expecting, but of achieving what he described as a historic majority.
Poll Results: Tough battle in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, BJP surge in Assam, Congress-led UDF in Kerala
Kerala Election Results: Chief Minister Vijayan Trails in Early Trends
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4: For the first time, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is trailing in the election results, along with several of his cabinet colleagues. State Congress President Suni Joseph, who is contesting in his home constituency, stated that this is a clear trend and nothing can stop them from returning to power. As the counting ... Read more Kerala Election Results: Chief Minister Vijayan Trails in Early Trends
Kerala election result: UDF leads in all five constituencies in Idukki
In the third round of counting for the Idukki constituency, UDF candidate Roy K. Paulose has established a lead of 4,063 votes over LDF candidate and Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine
Kerala polls: Congress workers celebrate as UDF leads in early trends
UDF candidate V.P. Abdul Rasheed surged ahead with a lead of 2,523 votes after nearly two hours of counting, overturning the LDFs initial advantage in the constituency
Kerala elections 2026 result News Live: CM Pinarayi Vijayan trailing in Dharmadam in early trends
Kerala is witnessing a high-stakes electoral battle. Early trends indicate Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is trailing in Dharmadam. Chennithala is leading in Haripad. Several ministers are also trailing as vote counting progresses. The Congress-UDF appears to be ahead in many seats. The LDF is also showing strength. The BJP-led NDA is leading in a few constituencies. Final results are awaited.
In the Mananthavady segment, CPI(M) candidate O.R. Kelu, a Minister in the present Cabinet, is trailing by 744 votes against his nearest rival, Usha Vijayan of the Congress.
Kalamassery Assembly Election Result 2026: P Rajeev vs Abdul Gafoor Who leads? Live updates here
Kalamassery in Ernakulam district is a key battleground in Kerala's upcoming elections. Exit polls suggest a close contest for Industries Minister P Rajeev. The results will indicate the ruling Left's strength in opposition-leaning areas. A UDF win would solidify their dominance in central Kerala.
Seven ministers in Kerala elections trail as counting progresses
LDF leads in 7 of 11 seats in Kannur as early trends emerge
In the traditional UDF bastion, Sajeev Joseph led by 2,393 votes in Irikkur, and Sunny Joseph maintained a lead of 111 votes in Peravoor
Weather favourable to celebrate election win in Kerala; Yellow alert in three districts on May 4
IMD withdraws heat alert for the State
