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Kerala Polls: Congress Confident of Victory as LDF Era Ends, Says Chennithala

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has expressed strong confidence in a decisive victory for the Congress-led United Democratic Front in the Kerala Assembly elections, declaring an end to LDF rule. He stated that the people of Kerala are ready for a political change and that leadership decisions will be made by the Congress high command. The elections saw a high voter turnout in Kerala, while Assam and Puducherry set new records for poll participation. The Election Commission, led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar, monitored the largely peaceful polling through complete live webcasting for the first time.

Key Points: Kerala Polls: Congress' Chennithala Predicts UDF Win, End of LDF Rule

  • Congress predicts UDF majority in Kerala
  • Chennithala declares LDF rule is over
  • Record voter turnout in Assam and Puducherry
  • Elections monitored via 100% live webcasting
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"LDF is ending, and a new era will begin": Congress' Ramesh Chennithala on Kerala polls

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala claims a "spectacular victory" for UDF in Kerala, signaling the end of LDF rule. Record voter turnout reported.

"LDF is ending, and a new era will begin": Congress' Ramesh Chennithala on Kerala polls
"Rule of the LDF is ending, and a new era will begin. - Ramesh Chennithala"

Alappuzha, April 10

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Friday expressed confidence in a decisive victory for the Congress-led United Democratic Front in the just concluded Keralam Assembly elections.

He said that the "rule of the LDF is ending" and that voters are ready for a political change in the state.

Speaking to ANI in Alappuzha, Chennithala said, "... We are expecting a spectacular victory in this assembly election. The Congress-led UDF is confident of securing a majority and forming the next government in Kerala. Rule of the LDF is ending, and a new era will begin. The people of Kerala are tired of the LDF and ready to move on. Leadership decisions will be taken by the Congress high command."

Voting for assembly polls created a record on Thursday as Assam and Puducherry surpassed their highest-ever poll-participation by recording 85.38% and 89.83% voter turnout.

The turnout was also high in Keralam at 78.03 per cent.

Polling was also held in four byelections in three states. Election Commission said that the polling had been "by and large peaceful barring a few incidents".

"Assam and Puducherry surpassed their highest-ever poll-participation today by recording 85.38% and 89.83% respectively. Previously, the highest poll-participation in Assam and Puducherry was 84.67% (2016) and 86.19% (2011) respectively, an Election Commission release said.

It said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr SS Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi kept a close watch on the polling through live-webcasting which was ensured in 100% of the polling stations for the first time in Assam, Keralam and Puducherry.

In his remarks, Gyanesh Kumar said that Assembly Elections 2026 in Assam, Keralam and Puducherry "are a historic testimony not only for India but for the entire democratic World".

"On behalf of ECI, I congratulate each and every elector of Assam, Puducherry and Kerala for this historic achievement. Chunav ka Parv, Matdaata ka Garv," he said.

A total of 296 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in Assam and Keralam and the UT of Puducherry with a total electorate of over 5.31 crore went to polls a day earlier, along with the bye-elections in four assembly constituencies in Karnataka, Nagaland and Tripura.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Living in Kochi, I can feel the desire for change. The LDF had some good initiatives, but there's definitely fatigue setting in. Infrastructure and job creation need a fresh approach. Hoping for a stable government, whichever front wins.
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Priyanka N
"Leadership decisions will be taken by the Congress high command." This is the problem! Kerala needs leaders who understand local issues, not decisions made in Delhi. Both fronts are guilty of this top-down approach sometimes.
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Vikram M
The record turnout in Assam and Puducherry is fantastic for democracy! 🗳️ Kerala's tradition of alternating governments every 5 years might hold true. Chennithala sounds confident, but the results will tell the real story. #KeralaPolls
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Aman W
As a young voter from Thiruvananthapuram, my main issue was employment. I hope the new government, whether UDF or LDF, focuses on creating opportunities for the youth here instead of just political rhetoric. The high turnout gives me hope.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, such confident statements before counting can backfire. It's better to thank the voters and the Election Commission for the peaceful process. The "new era" should begin with humility, not premature celebration.

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