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IUML's Basheer Predicts "Thumping Majority" for UDF in Kerala Polls

Indian Union Muslim League MP ET Mohammed Basheer has expressed strong confidence that the United Democratic Front will secure a "thumping majority" in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. He firmly dismissed allegations of a secret alliance between the UDF and the BJP, counter-accusing the ruling CPM of having an "unholy alliance" with the BJP and being instrumental in the party's growth. Basheer also welcomed the central government's decision to cut excise duties on fuel as a necessary move to help citizens during the economic crisis. The Kerala legislative assembly elections are scheduled to be held in a single phase.

Key Points: IUML Confident of UDF Thumping Majority in Kerala 2026 Polls

  • UDF alliance confident of victory
  • Dismisses UDF-BJP deal allegations
  • Accuses CPM of aiding BJP growth
  • Welcomes central fuel duty cut
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Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: IUML's ET Mohammed Basheer predicts "thumping majority" for UDF

IUML MP ET Mohammed Basheer predicts a "thumping majority" for the UDF in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, dismissing allegations of a secret deal with the BJP.

"We are very much confident. We will come out with flying colours. We will have a thumping majority. - ET Mohammed Basheer"

Kozhikode, March 28

Indian Union Muslim League MP ET Mohammed Basheer on Saturday expressed strong confidence in the United Democratic Front's prospects for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, asserting that the alliance will secure a "thumping majority."

Speaking to ANI, Basheer said, "We are very much confident. We will come out with flying colours. We will have a thumping majority wherever we are contesting. All these things are facts, and that is why I told you that we are confident. We are going ahead for a bright and better performance in this election."

On CM's UDF-RSS 'secret deal' allegations, he said, "That is nothing. Those allegations that we are having an alliance with the BJP, that kind of propaganda is fabricated by them. It has nothing to do with the facts. Actually, one thing is there. This CPM has an unholy alliance with the BJP. It is a fact; everybody knows that. That is what we are saying. They depend on the BJP. And not only that, we have to realise one more thing: this CPM is really instrumental for the growth of the BJP in this country. They themselves are really instrumental in helping them in many ways."

Basheer also welcomed the central government's decision to cut excise duties on fuel, calling it a necessary move to assist citizens during the current economic crisis.

"To help the people in this crisis, it is the duty of the government, the duty of the opposition, everybody. Whatever the political differences may be, India has its own problems. We have to take it in a positive way. When the prices or taxes are reduced, that, of course, is a good move. We have even demanded that the Indian government act swiftly on all these kinds of things. The government is bound to do the needful. We cannot just say something is wrong like that. Let them do it. There are many things because of the crisis, visa problems, and travel problems. It is the duty of the government; the government is for that only. If the Indian government does something in that way, that is good," said Basheer.

Kerala legislative assembly elections will be held in a single phase on April 9, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4. The tenure of the current assembly is set to conclude on May 23.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see him welcome the fuel duty cut while being in the opposition. At least there's some agreement on helping common people during this inflation crisis. That's a mature stance. 👍
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Vikram M
The allegations of secret deals are just the usual political mudslinging before elections. Every party does it. Voters in Kerala are smart enough to see through this. We need to focus on development issues, not these dramas.
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Priya S
As a Keralite, I just want a stable government that works. This constant UDF-LDF flip every 5 years is exhausting. Maybe a thumping majority for either side would be good for some policy continuity? Just a thought.
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Rohit P
His point about CPM helping BJP's growth is a very common argument in our political circles. Whether it's true or not, it shows how complex Indian politics is. No party is completely isolated in its strategies.
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Kavya N
Respectfully, I disagree with the 'thumping majority' prediction. The UDF's internal cohesion is sometimes questionable. Also, the welfare schemes of the current LDF government have reached many people. It will be a close contest, as always in Kerala.

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