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Congress' Jebi Mather on UDF's Keralam Win: We Aim to Fulfill Promises

Congress MP Jebi Mather expressed happiness over UDF's decisive victory in Keralam, stating the alliance will fulfill public promises. She alleged that the BJP and CPM had a "deal" despite both losing the elections. Mather confirmed the next Chief Minister will be from Congress, with the party's high command making the final decision. The Congress-led UDF won 63 seats, ending 10 years of LDF rule in the southern state.

Key Points: Congress' Jebi Mather on UDF's Keralam Victory

  • UDF wins decisive victory in Keralam after 10 years
  • Congress wins 63 seats in 140-member assembly
  • Next CM will be from Congress, says Jebi Mather
  • Mather alleges BJP and CPM had a "deal" despite both losing
  • Congress morale boosted despite Assam setback
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"Thrilled, we aim to fulfil promises made to public": Congress' Jebi Mather on UDF's Keralam success

Congress MP Jebi Mather says UDF is thrilled with Keralam win, aims to fulfill promises. BJP and CPM had a deal, she alleges.

"We are thrilled because people of Kerala have gifted a very decisive victory for Congress and for UDF - Jebi Mather"

Thiruvananthapuram, May 5

Congress MP Jebi Mather on Tuesday expressed happiness following the United Democratic Front's success in Keralam, stating that the alliance will aim to fulfil the promises made to the public.

Speaking to ANI, Mather stated that the Keralam people have gifted "decisive victory" to UDF and Congress. She also mentioned that the UDF would still allege the LDF and BJP had a "deal" despite both losing the elections.

"We are thrilled because people of Kerala have gifted a very decisive victory for Congress and for UDF...We aim to fulfil the promises we made to the public...As far as the BJP is concerned, they won three seats...We still believe that the BJP and CPM had a deal," Mather told ANI.

Mather further informed that the next Keralam CM will be from Congress, for which party's high command will take all necessary decisions on the matter.

"We have a process, a precedence of how it happens...We will have a Congress Chief Minister...The high command will take a final decision in that matter," said Mather.

Congress-led UDF won a dramatic victory in Keralam and will form the government in the southern state after 10 years of LDF rule. The party won 63 seats on its own in the 140-member assembly. The CPI-M won 26 seats and CPI eight.

While the Keralam victory is morale booster for Congress, it failed to perform to expectations in Assam where its top state leader Gaurav Gogoi lost his election.

Congress had failed to oust the Pinarayi Vijayan government in the last assembly polls but ran a relatively unified campaign this time leaving the issue of Chief Minister to be settled after the polls. Keralam victory has come for Congress after a series of losses in assembly polls since the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

- ANI

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Ravi K
The "deal" theory between BJP and CPM seems far-fetched. Both lost badly, why would they collude? Congress should focus on governance instead of conspiracies. But happy to see democracy working in Kerala!
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Aman W
Let's see if Congress can actually deliver this time. Keralam has high literacy and high expectations. The CM choice will be crucial—need someone with clean image and administrative grip. No more petty politics please.
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Jennifer L
As someone who follows Indian politics from abroad, this win is significant for Congress after a rough patch. But the Assam loss shows they still have work to do nationally. State-specific strategies matter a lot.
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Suresh O
Jebi Mather seems confident, but fulfilling promises is easier said than done. LDF left big shoes to fill—infrastructure, welfare schemes. Congress needs to hit the ground running. Also, 63 seats is a clear mandate, no excuses now.
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Naveen S
Great victory for UDF! But can we talk about the lack of strong opposition? LDF and BJP both reduced to single digits. Democracy thrives when all sides are strong. Hope Congress doesn't become complacent.
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Michael C
Interesting how Kerala's politics differs from the rest of India. Here, it's UDF vs

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