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Kerala Polls: LDF's Riyas Confident of Victory Citing Development Works

LDF candidate and state minister PA Mohamed Riyas cast his vote in Kozhikode, expressing strong confidence in an alliance victory. He cited the government's record development projects, pension schemes, and improved public infrastructure as key reasons for public support. The election sees a three-cornered contest between the LDF, Congress-led UDF, and BJP-led NDA across 140 constituencies. Over 2.6 crore registered voters will decide the fate of 883 candidates in this single-phase poll.

Key Points: Kerala Polls: LDF Candidate Riyas Confident of Majority

  • LDF candidate confident of decisive win
  • Highlights pensions, roads, schools, hospitals
  • Over 2.6 crore voters in Kerala polls
  • High-stakes battle between LDF, UDF, and NDA
  • 883 candidates contesting across 140 constituencies
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"People are in favour of LDF": LDF's Beypore candidate PA Mohamed Riyas after casting vote

LDF candidate PA Mohamed Riyas casts vote, expresses confidence in victory based on welfare schemes and development projects as Kerala votes.

"People are in favour of LDF. We will get a good majority. - PA Mohamed Riyas"

Kozhikode, April 9

As polling is underway in Keralam, state Minister and Left Democratic Front candidate from Beypore Assembly constituency, PA Mohamed Riyas, cast his vote at a polling station in Kottooli AUP School on Thursday.

He expressed confidence in a decisive victory for the alliance, citing welfare schemes, infrastructure development and public support for the government.

Speaking to ANI, Riyas said, "We had a record number of development projects. Every month, the LDF government gives a pension, and there is also a new project that is a pension for women and everything, good roads, good government schools, and good government hospitals. People are in favour of LDF. We will get a good majority."

Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded KP Prakash Babu from the Beypore Assembly constituency.

Over 2.6 crore electors will rush to poll stations to decide the fate of 883 candidates across 140 assembly constituencies in Kerala and elect its 140-member Legislative Assembly in a high-stakes battle between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

The voting in Keralam commenced in a single phase and will begin at 7 AM. The current Assembly's tenure ends on May 23.

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

The electorate comprises 2,69,53,644 registered voters, in which the total number of female voters is 1,38,27,319, the number of male voters is 1,31,26,048, and the number of Third gender category voters is 277.

Among them, around 4,24,518 voters are in the 18-19 age group, and 2,04,608 voters are in the senior citizen category, aged 85 years and above.

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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Priyanka N
Every party says the same thing before results. I appreciate the work on government hospitals, but the cost of living is still a major issue in Kerala. Hope whichever government wins focuses on that. 🤞
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Rahul R
Kerala elections are always interesting with the three-way fight. BJP's presence is growing, but LDF and UDF are the main players. The high number of young voters could be a game-changer this time.
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Meera T
The pension for women scheme is a very good initiative. As a woman voter, I feel such policies empower families. However, implementation on the ground needs to be consistent across all districts.
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David E
Following this from abroad. Kerala's model is often discussed. The high voter turnout and detailed electoral preparation is impressive. Hope the process remains peaceful and the outcome reflects the people's will.
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Aman W
Confidence is good, but let the ballot box speak. There are always claims before counting. As a citizen, I just want less political noise and more actionable development work after the elections.

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