Congress-led UDF sweeps Kerala elections, returns to power after 10 years
Intro: Analysts said anti-incumbency, local governance issues and campaign momentum played a key role in tilting voter sentiment toward the opposition.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) swept to power in Kerala on Monday, securing a decisive victory over the incumbent Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the state’s assembly elections.
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Early trends and official results from the Election Commission of India showed the UDF winning a clear majority in the 140-member assembly, marking a significant political shift in a state known for alternating between the two major coalitions.
The outcome is a major setback for the LDF government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, which had sought a rare consecutive term after its 2021 victory. Analysts said anti-incumbency, local governance issues and campaign momentum played a key role in tilting voter sentiment toward the opposition.
