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UDF Leads in Malappuram Early Trends; LDF Fights Back in Key Seats

Early counting trends in Malappuram district show the United Democratic Front (UDF) taking a clear lead across most constituencies. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is putting up a tough fight in select seats like Tirur, Kottakkal, Thavanur, and Ponnani. Key UDF candidates ahead include P K Kunhalikutty with a 312-vote lead in Malappuram. Meanwhile, vote counting has begun in Kollam district for 11 Assembly constituencies with heavy security.

Key Points: UDF Takes Early Lead in Malappuram; LDF Puts Up Fight

  • UDF leads in 11 constituencies including Kondotty, Eranad, Nilambur
  • LDF leads in 4 seats: Tirur, Kottakkal, Thavanur, Ponnani
  • P K Kunhalikutty leads by 312 votes in Malappuram
  • Counting underway in Kollam district for 11 Assembly seats
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Early trends: UDF takes charge in Malappuram as early leads emerge; LDF puts up tough fight

Early counting trends show UDF leading in most Malappuram constituencies, while LDF maintains a strong presence in select seats. Key candidates ahead.

"Overall, while UDF maintains dominance across most constituencies in the district, LDF's presence in key pockets is ensuring a closely fought contest. - News report"

Malappuram, May 4

Malappuram district in Keralam witnessing a clear early edge for the United Democratic Front as counting trends emerge from multiple constituencies, though the Left Democratic Front is putting up a fight in select seats.

In Kondotty, UDF candidate T P Ashraf Ali leads by 89 votes. In Eranad, P K Basheer is ahead by 41 votes, while in Nilambur, Aryadan Shoukath holds a 79-vote lead. Wandoor sees A P Anil Kumar ahead by 65 votes.

In Manjeri, M Rahmathulla is leading by 101 votes, and in Perinthalmanna, Najeeb Kanthapuram has a 58-vote advantage. Mankada shows Manjalamkuzhi Ali ahead by 65 votes, while Malappuram constituency records a strong lead of 312 votes for P K Kunhalikutty.

In Vengara, K M Shaji leads by 98 votes, and in Vallikkunnu, T V Ibrahim is ahead by 110 votes. Tirurangadi sees P M A Salam leading by 62 votes, while in Tanur, P K Nawaz is ahead by 36 votes.

However, the LDF has taken the lead in a few constituencies. In Tirur, V Abdurahiman is ahead by 51 votes.

Kottakkal shows Abid Hussain Thangal leading by 30 votes, and in Thavanur, V S Joy holds a 35-vote lead. In Ponnani, LDF candidate M K Sakeer is ahead by 35 votes, keeping the contest tight.

Overall, while UDF maintains dominance across most constituencies in the district, LDF's presence in key pockets is ensuring a closely fought contest.

Meanwhile, vote counting has begun in the Kollam district as well for the 11 Assembly constituencies. Counting is being held at two centres.

After the strong rooms were opened, the voting machines were shifted to the counting tables. Counting for five constituencies is underway at Krist Raj School, while six constituencies are being counted at St. Aloysius School.

Heavy police security has been deployed in and around the counting centres.

In the Aranmula constituency, strong room was opened at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Chenneerkara.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's heartening to see a close contest with margins as tight as 30-50 votes in some seats. Every single vote matters, and this proves that democracy isn't just about big wins. Hope the counting remains peaceful in Kollam and across Kerala.
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Rohit P
UDF leading by 312 votes in Malappuram constituency? That's a strong mandate for P K Kunhalikutty. But I hope the winning candidates focus on development, not just politics. Kerala needs better infrastructure and jobs, not just election drama. 🤔
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Kavya N
Watching these trends from Bengaluru, I feel proud of my home district Malappuram. The tight margins show people are voting based on local issues, not just party lines. LDF's lead in Tirur and Ponnani is interesting—maybe they're gaining ground on education and healthcare promises.
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Siddharth J
I appreciate the close contests, but honestly, I'm tired of the UDF-LDF binary in Kerala. We need more third-party representation. Still, the heavy police security at counting centres is a good move—ensuring transparency and peace is crucial in these tight elections.
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Meera T
As a resident of Malappuram, I'm happy to see our district's democratic spirit. UDF leads in most seats, but LDF's fight in a few areas shows a healthy competition. Let's hope the winners work for all communities, not just their vote banks. 🗳️

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