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LDF Confident of Victory Despite Early UDF Lead in Kerala Election Trends

MV Govindan expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front would secure victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly Elections, despite early trends showing a UDF lead. Postal ballot trends were in line with LDF expectations, he stated. Early counting results showed the UDF leading in about 75 seats, while the LDF trailed with approximately 58 leads. The UDF was particularly strong in Malappuram district, with several candidates surging ahead.

Key Points: LDF Confident of Victory Despite Early UDF Leads in Kerala

  • MV Govindan confident of LDF victory despite early UDF lead
  • Postal ballot trends align with LDF expectations
  • UDF leads in about 75 seats, LDF in 58
  • Counting underway across 140 centres in Kerala
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'LDF will secure victory': MV Govindan confident despite early UDF lead

MV Govindan expresses confidence in LDF victory in Kerala Assembly Elections 2026, despite early postal ballot trends showing UDF leading in about 75 seats.

"The postal vote trend is in line with our expectations. There is no change in our confidence. The Left Democratic Front will secure a good victory. - MV Govindan"

Thiruvananthapuram, May 4

Keralam CPI State Secretary MV Govindan on Monday said early postal ballot trends were in line with expectations, expressing confidence that the Left Democratic Front would retain power in the Keralam Assembly Elections 2026.

Speaking in ANI here, Govindan stated, "The postal vote trend is in line with our expectations. There is no change in our confidence. The Left Democratic Front will secure a good victory. I will continue to be at the AKG Centre today, tomorrow and the day after as well."

Counting began at 8 am with postal ballots across Kerala, which has 140 counting centres spread across 43 locations. In Kollam district, counting for 11 constituencies is underway at two centres, with EVMs shifted to counting tables after strong rooms were opened. Five constituencies are being counted at Krist Raj School, while six are being covered at St Aloysius School under tight monitoring by the election authorities.

Early trends till 9 am, however, showed the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) edging ahead with leads in around 75 seats, while the LDF trailed with about 58 leads.

In Malappuram district, UDF show a strong edge, with leads in multiple constituencies. PK Kunhalikutty has surged ahead by over 400 votes in Malappuram, while KM Shaji (Vengara), Manjalamkuzhi Ali (Mankada), and PK Basheer (Eranad) are leading with significant margins. TP Ashraf Ali (Kondotty), M Rahmathulla (Manjeri), and Najeeb Kanthapuram (Perinthalmanna) have also maintained leads, indicating a broader UDF advantage. The LDF, however, remains competitive in select seats, including Tirur, Kottakkal, Thavanur, and Ponnani.

Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, counting has begun for seven Assembly constituencies in Dindigul district, with EVM machines brought into counting halls at Anna University under strict security. In West Bengal, Special Electoral Roll Observer Subrata Gupta said all complaints had been addressed, noting minor CCTV glitches but assuring smooth counting and prohibiting victory rallies.

Trends from Assam indicated a strong lead for the BJP-led NDA in 69 constituencies, compared to 19 for the Congress-led alliance, after EVM counting began at 8:30 am.

- ANI

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Nisha Z
MV Govindan is right to be confident—LDF has done solid work in Kerala despite Congress spreading lies. But if UDF is leading in Malappuram, that's worrying for secularism.
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Rahul R
Postal ballots always lean LDF—govt employees and pensioners vote early. But if UDF is leading in 75 seats at 9am, that's a strong signal. Maybe time for a change, especially on corruption and unemployment.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see Assam and West Bengal trends too. BJP leading in Assam is expected, but Kerala remains a fascinating battleground. The postal ballot effect might mask the real picture until evening. 🇮🇳
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Arun Y
Govindan's confidence is fine, but let's be honest—Kerala needs better governance on roads, waste management, and healthcare. LDF has done okay, but not great. Early leads don't decide the final result. Let the numbers speak.
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Deepika L
In Kerala, leads can flip by afternoon. Remember 2021? LDF trailed early but won big. UDF supporters should not celebrate too soon. Ab ki baar, LDF sarkar! 🤞
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James A
Fascinating to follow multiple state elections simultaneously. The trends from Assam, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal add context

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