VD Satheesan Fulfills Promise: UDF Set for Landslide Win in Kerala

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is set to sweep the Kerala Assembly elections, crossing the majority mark in the 140-member house. Senior Congress leader VD Satheesan expressed gratitude to the people, saying he fulfilled his promise to bring the UDF back to power. Congress MP K Suresh indicated the party is likely to cross the 100-seat mark, with counting still underway. The verdict is seen as a decisive rejection of the ruling Left Democratic Front's 10-year tenure.

Key Points: UDF Sweeps Kerala: Satheesan Keeps Promise

  • UDF crosses majority mark in 140-member Kerala Assembly
  • VD Satheesan says he kept promise to bring UDF back to power
  • Congress likely to cross 100 seats, says MP K Suresh
  • Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi campaigned vigorously across state
  • Verdict seen as rejection of LDF's 10-year tenure
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"I kept promise to bring UDF in power": VD Satheesan as Congress-led alliance set to sweep Keralam

Congress-led UDF crosses majority mark in Kerala Assembly polls. VD Satheesan thanks Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi for campaign. K Suresh says party likely to cross 100 seats.

"When I assumed office as the Leader of the Opposition, I had promised to bring the UDF back with a brilliant victory in Keralam. I have been able to keep that promise. - VD Satheesan"

Thiruvananthapuram, May 4

As the United Democratic Front prepares to sweep Keralam, senior Congress leader VD Satheesan on Monday expressed his gratitude to the people in the state and said that he has delivered on his promise to bring UDF back in power.

Satheesan acknowledged the efforts of top Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, who campaigned vigorously across the state.

"Thanks to the people who gave a resounding victory to Team UDF. Gratitude to Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and others who carried out a strong campaign across Keralam. When I assumed office as the Leader of the Opposition, I had promised to bring the UDF back with a brilliant victory in Keralam. I have been able to keep that promise," Satheesan said while addressing a press conference here.

Meanwhile, Congress MP K Suresh said that his party was likely to cross the 100-seat mark in the ongoing counting for the 2026 Keralam Assembly elections.

Speaking to ANI, he noted that counting is still underway and the final figures are yet to be confirmed. The counting isn't complete yet. So, we're crossing 100. Now, the final round of counting is underway, he said.

"The counting isn't complete yet. So, we're crossing 100. Now, the final round of counting is underway. Our elected MLAs will come to Thiruvananthuram and hold a Legislature Party meeting and talk to our coalition parties. After that, a UDF meeting will be called. Everything will be decided by the Congress high command", Suresh said.

The Congress leader further stated that the newly elected MLAs will soon gather in Thiruvananthapuram to hold a Legislature Party meeting and discuss the next course of action.

The Congress-led UDF in Keralam has crossed the majority mark in the 140-member Assembly, with election trends showing it comfortably ahead of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist). The verdict is being seen as a decisive rejection of the LDF's 10-year tenure, marked by anti-incumbency.

Counting is underway across key states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, with tight security arrangements in place as results continue to unfold.

- ANI

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Priya S
Honestly, I'm a bit worried. UDF's previous term was full of scams and infighting. Sure, LDF had issues too, but let's not forget the gold smuggling and solar scams. Satheesan seems sincere but will the coalition stay united? Crossing 100 seats is impressive though.
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Vikram M
What an election! The way Keralam rejected Pinarayi's divisive politics is a lesson for the whole country. Satheesan outshone everyone - that man just keeps working silently. And Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra really paid dividends here. As we say, "Mazha peyyumbol kuda edukkunnathu pole" (like taking an umbrella when it rains) - perfect timing!
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James A
As someone who moved from the US back to Keralam, I think this is great news. LDF was stifling business and creating a toxic environment. Satheesan's vision for IT and tourism could really transform the state. Just hope they don't get drunk on power like last time.
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Siddharth J
Satheesan kept his word - that's rare in Indian politics. But I'm cautiously optimistic. UDF needs to prove they've learned from past mistakes. The real test will be in the first 100 days. And please, no more coalition drama! #KeralamDecides
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Kavya N
Finally! LDF's decade-long misrule is over. The way they handled the COVID funds and Sabarimala issue was shameful. Satheesan's humility is refreshing - he didn't even boast,

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