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Kerala Polls: UDF to Announce Candidates Within 24 Hours, Eyes 100+ Seats

Congress leader VD Satheesan announced that the United Democratic Front will declare its candidates for the Kerala Assembly elections within 24 hours, expressing confidence in winning over 100 seats. He cited the alliance's record performance in local body polls as a key reason for this optimism. Meanwhile, CPI MP P Sandosh asserted that the ruling Left Democratic Front is set to retain power and create history with a third consecutive term. The Election Commission has scheduled the single-phase polls for April 9, 2026, with the Model Code of Conduct now in effect.

Key Points: Kerala Assembly Polls: UDF Candidate List in 24 Hours, LDF Confident

  • UDF candidate list imminent
  • UDF targets over 100 assembly seats
  • LDF confident of historic third term
  • Elections set for April 9, 2026
  • Model Code of Conduct in force
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"UDF candidates will be declared within 24 hours": VD Satheesan on upcoming Kerala Assembly polls

Congress leader VD Satheesan says UDF candidates will be declared within 24 hours, aiming for 100+ seats. CPI's P Sandosh confident LDF will retain power.

"The UDF candidates for the upcoming Legislative Assembly Election will be declared within 24 hours. - VD Satheesan"

Kochi, March 15

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, VD Satheesan, on Sunday said that the United Democratic Front candidates for the upcoming state Assembly elections will be declared within 24 hours.

Satheesan expressed confidence that the UDF will win over 100 seats in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, citing the alliance's record performance in local body polls.

Speaking to the reporters in Kochi, Satheesan said, "The UDF candidates for the upcoming Legislative Assembly Election will be declared within 24 hours. We had pointed out the drawbacks of the Left government. It's 25 days to end misrule in Kerala."

"Team UDF is returning with absolute confidence, aiming to secure over 100 seats in Kerala. Having achieved a record victory in the local body elections, the UDF is set to reclaim every area where the government has failed. The people will stand with the UDF against a government that has ruined the state. Notably, seats have not been distributed based on internal factions in any district. Following discussions in Delhi tomorrow, the official announcement will be made from there. Mission 2026 aims for over 100 seats, and that victory will certainly happen in the upcoming election," he said.

Meanwhile, CPI MP P Sandosh expressed confidence that the LDF will retain power in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections.

"We are all set to repeat the victory. The candidate seats are finalised and will be announced shortly... Our candidates are already active in the field... The opposition is creating total chaos. The state will see hectic campaigning by LDF in the coming times... We will record history by retaining power for the third term," Sandosh told ANI.

The 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on April 9, the Election Commission of India announced today, with the counting of votes scheduled to take place on May 4.

The Model Code of Conduct comes into place from today, setting in process elections to the 140-member State Assembly, which is also known as the Kerala Niyamasabha.

The tenure of the current assembly is scheduled to end on May 23.

The last date for filing nominations is March 23, with scrutiny of nominations on March 24 and the last date for withdrawal of candidatures on March 26.

- ANI

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Priya S
The LDF has done good work in many areas, especially in health and education. P Sandosh is right, the opposition is creating unnecessary chaos. Kerala needs stability, not a change every 5 years. Third term for LDF is possible! 👍
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Rahul R
"25 days to end misrule" – strong words from Satheesan! But honestly, both fronts have their flaws. As a young voter, I'm more interested in their concrete plans for jobs and tackling inflation. Less talk, more actionable manifestos please.
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Meera T
The most important line is "seats have not been distributed based on internal factions." If true, that's a big positive for UDF. Their internal squabbles have cost them before. A united front is the only way to challenge the incumbent.
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David E
Interesting to watch Kerala politics. The claim of "record victory in local body elections" is a strong foundation for UDF. But repeating that at the state level is a different ball game. The next month of campaigning will be crucial.
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Anjali F
Respectfully, I feel both leaders are overconfident. The voter is smarter now. We remember the promises and the delivery. This election will be about performance, not just rhetoric. The Model Code of Conduct is in place, let's hope for a clean fight.

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