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Anil Antony Votes, Calls Keralam Polls Decisive for BJP's Rise

BJP leader Anil Antony cast his vote in Thiruvananthapuram, stating the 2026 Keralam Assembly election is a decisive one for the state's history and BJP's future. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed confidence in the ruling LDF's victory, dismissing false and communal propaganda. Over 2.6 crore registered voters will decide the fate of 883 candidates across 140 constituencies in this single-phase poll. The election is a key contest with the UDF aiming to unseat the LDF and the BJP seeking to expand its presence.

Key Points: Keralam Assembly Elections: BJP's Anil Antony Casts Vote

  • BJP aims to become a prominent pole in Keralam
  • LDF seeks a third term against UDF challenge
  • Over 2.6 crore voters to decide fate of 883 candidates
  • Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4
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BJP's Anil Antony cast his vote in Thiruvananthapuram, calls Keralam polls 'decisive'

BJP's Anil Antony votes in Thiruvananthapuram, calls 2026 Keralam polls decisive. CM Pinarayi Vijayan confident of LDF victory. Key quotes and updates.

"s and updates.QUOTE: This election is going to be one of those decisive elections in Keralam's history - Anil Antony"

Thiruvananthapuram, April 9

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Anil K Antony on Thursday cast his vote in Thiruvananthapuram as voting is underway in the state for the assembly election.

He called the polls "one of the decisive elections in Keralam's history."

Speaking to ANI, Antony said, "This election is going to be one of those decisive elections in Keralam's history...After this election, you will see BJP emerge as a prominent pole in Keralam."

Polling for the 2026 Keralam Assembly elections is underway in a single phase, with voters turning out across constituencies to decide the fate of candidates in the 140-member Legislative Assembly.

The elections are being closely watched as a key political contest, with the UDF aiming to unseat the CPI(M)-led LDF government, which has been in power for the past decade. The BJP, meanwhile, is seeking to expand its presence in the state. Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

Earlier in the day, Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed confidence in the Left Democratic Front (LDF)'s victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, saying that the public trusts the ruling alliance.

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote in Kannur, Vijayan said that "false and communal propaganda" cannot defeat the LDF.

"False propaganda cannot defeat the LDF. We always trust the people, and the people trust us. We have travelled with the people for the last ten years, and that journey must continue. We are with the people, and the people are with us. Communal propaganda cannot defeat us," he said.

In the south-Indian state, over 2,6 crore electors will decide the fate of 883 candidates across 140 constituencies.

The electorate comprises 2,69,53,644 registered voters, in which the total number of female voters is 1,38,27,319, the number of male voters is 1,31,26,048, and the number of Third gender category voters is 277.

Among them, around 4,24,518 voters are in the 18-19 age group, and 2,04,608 voters are in the senior citizen category, aged 85 years and above.

For a smooth voting process, 30,471 polling stations have been set up, out of which 119 are logistic and voter machine distribution centres and 41 are vote counting centres.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in Kerala, the LDF's work in education and healthcare is commendable. However, the CM's dismissal of all criticism as "false propaganda" is concerning. A government should be open to scrutiny, not just trust.
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Priya S
Decisive election indeed! The youth vote will be crucial. Over 4 lakh first-time voters can really swing the results. Hope they make an informed choice based on development and not just party symbols. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
Both sides are talking big. Antony says BJP will become a "prominent pole," Vijayan says communal propaganda can't defeat them. At the end of the day, it's about who delivers for the common Malayali. The decade-long incumbency might be a factor.
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Meera T
The high number of female voters is encouraging! Women's issues need to be at the forefront of this election. Whichever alliance addresses safety, employment, and healthcare for women will gain a significant edge. 🙏
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Karthik V
A three-cornered fight is always interesting. UDF will be hoping to capitalize on any anti-incumbency. But calling this a 'decisive' election is a bit dramatic—Kerala politics has always been a tight race between LDF and UDF. BJP as a third force is yet to be seen on the ground.

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