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Sunny Joseph Confident of UDF Victory in Keralam Assembly Elections 2026

Keralam Congress President Sunny Joseph expressed confidence in a UDF victory as counting for the 2026 Assembly elections begins. He cited anti-people policies, Sabarimala, and gold theft as key factors favoring the opposition alliance. Exit polls project the UDF winning 72-90 seats, while the LDF seeks a rare third term under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Counting will proceed with postal ballots first, followed by EVM votes, under tight security.

Key Points: Keralam Congress Chief Predicts UDF Win Ahead of Counting

  • UDF confident of decisive victory
  • Counting begins with postal ballots at 8 am
  • Exit polls predict UDF advantage with 72-90 seats
  • Voter turnout recorded at 78.27%
  • LDF seeks rare third consecutive term
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"LDF will be defeated": Keralam Congress chief Sunny Joseph confident of UDF victory ahead of counting

Keralam Congress President Sunny Joseph is confident of a decisive UDF victory as counting begins for the 2026 Assembly polls, citing anti-LDF sentiment.

"We are fully hopeful. We will win. This will be a repetition of the local body results. - Sunny Joseph"

Thiruvananthapuram, May 4

Keralam Congress President Sunny Joseph on Monday exuded confidence of a decisive victory for the United Democratic Front as counting for the Keralam Assembly Elections 2026 is set to begin shortly across the state.

Speaking to ANI, Joseph said the outcome would mirror recent local body elections and reflect public sentiment against the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).

"We are fully hopeful. We will win. This will be a repetition of the local body results. We are very confident that we will win. Number we cannot predict... Anti-people policies, Sabarimala, gold theft, all these are the key factors that are being discussed in this election by and large," he said.

Responding to claims by the CPI(M) that it would secure a majority, Joseph added, "Naturally, they have to. Until the result, they will be claiming that they will be winning. When the result comes, they will be defeated."

Counting will begin at 8 am with postal ballots, followed by EVM votes from 8:30 am, with live updates available on the ECINET platform. The process is being closely monitored amid tight security arrangements across counting centres, including the Mar Ivanios College campus in Thiruvananthapuram.

The state recorded a voter turnout of 78.27 per cent in the single-phase polling held on April 9. Exit polls have largely projected an advantage for the Congress-led UDF, predicting between 72 and 90 seats in the 140-member Assembly, while the LDF is expected to secure 49 to 62 seats. The BJP-led NDA is projected to win a marginal share.

Meanwhile, BJP leader V Muraleedharan expressed hope for a "positive verdict" in favour of the NDA, citing development and governance under Narendra Modi as key planks. Congress MP Jebi Mather also voiced confidence in a UDF government, stating that the Chief Minister would be a Congress leader, to be decided in consultation with the party high command.

The LDF, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, is seeking a rare consecutive third term after its historic win in 2021, which broke Keralam's pattern of alternating governments.

- ANI

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Priya S
I’m from Kerala and I can tell you, people are *tired* of the LDF’s arrogance. The way they handled Sabarimala was a disgrace—ignoring the sentiments of millions. 😡 Gold theft, corruption, anti-people policies... Sunny Joseph is right. The UDF wave is real. Let’s see if the exit polls hold true. Time for change! 🔄
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Michael C
As an outsider looking in, it’s fascinating to see Kerala’s political drama unfold. The fact that the LDF is seeking a third consecutive term—breaking a decades-old pattern—is impressive regardless of outcome. But the UDF’s focus on corruption and governance failures might just tip the scales. 78% turnout shows people care. Let’s see what morning brings. 🌅
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Rohit P
Sunny Joseph’s confidence is classic pre-result bravado. 😅 But honestly, the LDF has messed up on multiple fronts—especially with the gold smuggling scandal and the way they handled COVID relief. People remember. The UDF might not get a landslide, but they’ll definitely give the LDF a tough fight. Ready for some surprises tomorrow!
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Sarah B
I respect the democratic process in Kerala. Both alliances have strong arguments, but the UDF’s focus on "anti-people policies" resonates with common folks like me. The LDF’s track record on education and health is good, but corruption allegations can’t be ignored. Fingers crossed for a clean result that reflects the people’s will. 🤞

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