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Real Economic Empowerment Begins in Keralam Now: Kharge Thanks Voters for UDF Victory

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed gratitude to Keralam voters for electing the Congress-led UDF government, calling it the start of real economic empowerment. The UDF won 62 seats and is leading in one, while the LDF won 24 seats. Senior Congress leader VD Satheesan attributed the victory to widespread anti-incumbency sentiments. Kharge also pledged to restore the "lost glory" of Keralam and its people-centric governance model.

Key Points: Kharge Thanks Voters for UDF Victory in Keralam

  • Congress President Kharge thanks Keralam voters for UDF victory
  • Victory marks start of new era of development
  • UDF won 62 seats, leading in 1 out of 140
  • VD Satheesan cites anti-incumbency for win
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"Real economic empowerment begins in Keralam now": Mallikarjun Kharge expresses gratitude to voters for electing Congress-led UDF

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge thanks voters for electing UDF in Keralam, promises to restore lost glory. VD Satheesan credits anti-incumbency for win.

"True welfare and real economic empowerment begin in Keralam now. - Mallikarjun Kharge"

New Delhi, May 4

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday expressed gratitude to voters for electing the Congress-led UDF government in Keralam, asserting that the victory marks the start of a new era of development for the state.

"True welfare and real economic empowerment begin in Keralam now. On behalf of the Indian National Congress, I extend heartfelt gratitude to every voter of Keralam for placing their trust in the Congress party and the UDF," said Kharge.

Expressing the party's resolve, the Congress President also declared that the party will restore the "lost glory" of Keralam.

"I also thank every leader, karyakarta, and our UDF allies whose relentless hard work and dedication have earned the people's mandate. We remain firmly committed to restoring the lost glory of Keralam & UDF's people-centric governance model," added Kharge.

Meanwhile, as per the latest trends from the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Congress-led UDF has won 62 seats and is leading in one seat out of 140. The Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led LDF is leading in two seats and has won 24 seats, followed by the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), which has won 20 seats and is leading in two.

Senior Congress leader VD Satheesan attributed the Congress-led UDF's lead in the Keralam Assembly polls to widespread anti-incumbency sentiments.

"There was anti-incumbency. We discussed a new era for future Keralam. We had credibility among the people. I had earlier said that 10 ministers will lose, and that is what happened," Satheesan said, highlighting the successful prediction and the public's shift in favor of UDF.

Speaking to ANI, he expressed gratitude to the people of Keralam for their support and credited the UDF leaders and workers for the victory. " We are grateful to the people of Keralam. I dedicate this victory to the UDF leaders and workers.

Counting began at 8 am today across 823 constituencies in key regions, including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Assam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The process began with postal ballots, followed by the counting of Electronic Voting Machines from 8:30 am, with round-wise results being updated in real time on the ECINET platform and the Election Commission's official portal.

- ANI

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Sneha F
Kharge ji's message is nice but I'm skeptical. UDF has ruled before and didn't do much for real economic growth. The common man is still struggling with rising prices and unemployment. Wahi baat hai - naya government, purane wade. Hope they prove me wrong though. 🤞
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Michael C
Interesting to see Kerala shifting back to Congress-led UDF. The anti-incumbency factor was strong - LDF couldn't handle the unemployment issues and infrastructure problems. But "real economic empowerment" sounds like typical political rhetoric. I'll believe it when I see actual investment and job growth.
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Priyanka N
As someone from Kerala, this is a huge relief! The LDF government was completely disconnected from ground realities. So many young people leaving the state because there's no opportunities. UDF should focus on IT sector development and manufacturing. Voters have given them a chance - now show us results! 🏆
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Ravi K
Congratulations to UDF but let's be realistic. The same parties were in power before and we saw how they handled issues. Kharge's "lost glory" line sounds like a recycled promise. Kerala needs practical solutions for farmers, fishermen and small businesses. Time for action, not just speeches.
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James A
Happy to see democracy working in Kerala. The peaceful transfer of power after people expressed their will is always inspiring. IUML's strong showing (20 seats) is notable too - shows coalition dynamics in Kerala are complex. Hope the new government works for all communities and delivers on their promises.

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