LDF Headed for "Mammoth Victory" in Kerala as Key Leaders Cast Votes

CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam cast his vote in Thiruvananthapuram, expressing strong confidence in a "mammoth victory" for the ruling Left Democratic Front. He appealed to voters to support the LDF as the defender of secularism and democracy, while criticizing an "unholy alliance" between the Congress and BJP. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also voiced confidence in the LDF's victory, stating that false and communal propaganda cannot defeat the ruling alliance. Polling is underway for the 140-member Kerala Legislative Assembly, with over 2.6 crore electors deciding the fate of 883 candidates.

Key Points: Kerala Elections: LDF Confident of Mammoth Victory

  • Leaders confident of LDF win
  • Voting underway for 140 seats
  • Attack on Congress-BJP "unholy alliance"
  • Over 2.6 crore eligible voters
  • Counting of votes on May 4
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"LDF is heading towards mammoth victory": CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam after voting in Thiruvananthapuram

CPI's Binoy Viswam and CM Pinarayi Vijayan express strong confidence in LDF's victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections after casting their votes.

"LDF is heading towards a mammoth victory. - Binoy Viswam"

Thiruvananthapuram, April 9

Communist Party of India State Secretary Binoy Viswam cast his vote in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, expressing confidence that the Left Democratic Front is heading towards a mammoth victory.

Speaking to ANI, Viswam said we are getting reports that voters are pouring in to vote for LDF across the State.

"We will see the victory of LDF once more. LDF is heading towards a mammoth victory. All over the state, we are getting reports that voters are pouring in to vote for LDF...The unholy alliance between Congress and BJP in Keralam has to be defeated," said Viswam.

He further appealed to the people to vote for LDF as it is the political force which will defend secularism and democracy.

"My appeal to the people is to vote for LDF as it is the hope and it is the political force which will defend secularism, democracy, federalism and stand for the poor in the country..." he said.

Polling for the 2026 Keralam Assembly elections is underway in a single phase, with voters turning out across constituencies to decide the fate of candidates in the 140-member Legislative Assembly.

The elections are being closely watched as a key political contest, with the UDF aiming to unseat the CPI(M)-led LDF government, which has been in power for the past decade. The BJP, meanwhile, is seeking to expand its presence in the state.

Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

Earlier in the day, Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed confidence in the Left Democratic Front (LDF)'s victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, saying that the public trusts the ruling alliance.

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote in Kannur, Vijayan said that "false and communal propaganda" cannot defeat the LDF.

"False propaganda cannot defeat the LDF. We always trust the people, and the people trust us. We have travelled with the people for the last ten years, and that journey must continue. We are with the people, and the people are with us. Communal propaganda cannot defeat us," he said.

In the south-Indian state, over 2,6 crore electors will decide the fate of 883 candidates across 140 constituencies.

For a smooth voting process, 30,471 polling stations have been set up, out of which 119 are logistic and voter machine distribution centres and 41 are vote counting centres.

- ANI

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Priya S
Kerala needs stability and secular governance. The LDF has stood for that. The so-called alliance between Congress and BJP is just political rhetoric, but the core issue is development. Hoping for a clear mandate for whoever will deliver it 🙏
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Rahul R
Ten years is a long time. While some schemes were good, there is definitely an anti-incumbency wave. Calling it an "unholy alliance" is the oldest trick in the book. Voters are smarter than that. Time for a change in Thiruvananthapuram!
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Anjali F
The high voter turnout is encouraging! Democracy in action. Regardless of who wins, Kerala's model of development and social justice must be protected. That's what matters more than any front's victory.
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Michael C
Watching from abroad. Kerala's elections are always fascinating. The focus on secularism and federalism is a strong point in Indian democracy. Hope the process remains peaceful and the result is accepted gracefully by all.
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Karthik V
Binoy Viswam is a seasoned leader, but this sounds like typical election-day optimism. In Kerala, the swing is often subtle. The BJP's attempt to grow its base makes this a three-cornered fight in many seats, which changes all the old equations.

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