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Congress Confident of Kerala Victory, Claims BJP Will Draw a Blank in 2026

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has expressed strong confidence that the Congress-led UDF will form the next government in Kerala after the 2026 assembly elections. He alleged a covert understanding between the BJP and the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF to defeat the UDF, a tactic he claims will fail. Chennithala predicted the BJP would not win a single seat, citing public disappointment with the current LDF government's performance. The stage is set for a three-cornered contest as the UDF and BJP-led NDA aim to end the LDF's decade-long rule in the state.

Key Points: Congress' Chennithala Predicts UDF Win, BJP Rout in Kerala Polls

  • UDF confident of Kerala election victory
  • Allegation of BJP-CPI(M) underhand dealings
  • Prediction BJP will win zero seats
  • Voter discontent with incumbent LDF government
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"Congress will form govt in Kerala, BJP won't open account": Congress' Ramesh Chennithala

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala asserts UDF will form Kerala govt in 2026, alleges BJP-CPI(M) nexus, and predicts BJP won't win a single seat.

"Congress will form govt in Kerala, BJP won't open account": Congress' Ramesh Chennithala
"The government will be formed under the leadership of the Congress... The BJP won't be able to open its account. - Ramesh Chennithala"

Ernakulam, March 29

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday expressed confidence that his party would form the government.

Speaking to ANI, Chennithala said, "The government will be formed under the leadership of the Congress. People are in favour of the Congress. The BJP won't be able to open its account."

He further stated that our Chief Minister has finalised his alliance with all the communal forces, but despite this, the people of Kerala will stand with Congress.

Earlier, Chennithala alleged that the BJP and CPI(M) are dealing "underhand" to defeat Congress-led UDF, exuding confidence that the alliance will return to power in the poll-bound state.

Speaking to the reporters, Chennithala expressed confidence in a United Democratic Front (UDF) victory, citing that the people of Kerala are disappointed by the performance of the government.

"BJP and CPI(M) are working to defeat the Congress-led UDF. But this will not work in Kerala. In 2021, it was hatched by both of them, and they got the continuation of the ministry. The people of Kerala are completely dejected by the performance of the government. So, I feel that the people will not allow them to continue. And they will be determined to see that the Congress-led UDF will come to power. So, we are very confident that UDF will come back to power," he said.

The 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on April 9, the Election Commission of India announced on March 15, with the counting of votes scheduled to take place on May 4.

The tenure of the current assembly is scheduled to end on May 23. Both the BJP-led NDA and Congress-led UDF seek to unseat the incumbent Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led LDF and gain control of the 140-member assembly. The LDF-led government has governed the state for around a decade.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a Keralite, I'm tired of this same old blame game between LDF and UDF. Both talk about development but engage in political drama. Chennithala's confidence is good for his cadre, but we need to see concrete plans for youth employment and healthcare, not just allegations.
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Rohit P
The statement that "BJP won't open its account" shows the traditional bipolar mindset of Kerala politics. The national party has a presence now, whether one likes it or not. Dismissing them entirely is not strategic. The 2026 election will be a three-cornered fight, for sure.
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Sarah B
Interesting to watch from outside. The allegation of BJP and CPI(M) dealing "underhand" is a serious one. If there's evidence, it should be presented. Otherwise, it just muddies the waters. Voters deserve a campaign focused on issues, not just accusations of secret alliances.
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Meera T
Congress needs to move beyond just criticizing the LDF. What is their vision for Kerala's future? We've heard about the government's failures, but what will the UDF do differently? The people are indeed disappointed, but they need hope and a clear plan, not just confidence speeches. 🤔
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Vikram M
Chennithala is right about one thing - people are looking for a change. The LDF's performance on key economic indicators hasn't been great. But Congress has to get its own house in order first. Strong, united leadership is what will bring UDF back, not just anti-incumbency.

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