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UDF to Win 100 Seats in Kerala, "Change of Guard Inevitable": Chennithala

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has expressed strong confidence that the Congress-led UDF will secure 100 seats in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, heralding an inevitable change of government. He credits a significant shift in public sentiment against the incumbent LDF government and energising visits by top Congress leadership for this wave. Chennithala, contesting from Haripad, remains confident of his own victory despite a triangular contest, downplaying the impact of BJP campaigning. Kerala votes on April 9 in a high-stakes election for its 140-member Assembly.

Key Points: UDF to Win 100 Kerala Seats, Says Congress's Ramesh Chennithala

  • UDF predicted to win 100 seats
  • Change of government seen as inevitable
  • Pro-UDF wave sweeping Kerala
  • Top Gandhi family visits energised workers
  • Haripad confidence despite triangular contest
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"UDF will win 100 seats in Kerala, change of guard inevitable": Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala predicts UDF will win 100 seats in Kerala Assembly polls, citing a strong pro-UDF wave and inevitable change.

"We are very confident that the Congress-led UDF will get 100 seats in the ensuing Assembly election. A change of guard is inevitable. - Ramesh Chennithala"

Alappuzha, April 7

Senior Congress leader and candidate from Haripad constituency, Ramesh Chennithala expressed confidence that the Congress-led United Democratic Front will secure a decisive mandate in the upcoming Keralam Assembly elections, asserting that a "change of guard is inevitable" after a decade of Left Democratic Front rule.

Speaking to ANI here, Chennithala said, "We are very confident that the Congress-led UDF will get 100 seats in the ensuing Assembly election. The preparations are in the last stage. I feel that there is a new enthusiasm among the voters and our party workers. A change of guard is inevitable in the state of Kerala."

He claimed that public sentiment has shifted significantly against the incumbent government. "In the last ten years, people have suffered. They want a new government. That is in favour of the Congress party," he added, crediting visits by top leadership like Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for energising party workers.

Highlighting the ground situation, Chennithala said, "A strong pro-UDF wave is sweeping across Keralam. Everywhere, people are preparing for a change in government. I have not seen such a favourable political atmosphere in any state in recent times."

Focusing on the Haripad constituency, where he is seeking re-election, the veteran leader expressed confidence of victory despite a triangular contest. "In Haripad, the people know what they want. I am approaching them with humility, and they know me well. I am fully confident of receiving their complete support," he said.

He downplayed the impact of national-level campaigning by BJP leaders, stating, "Whether it is Amit Shah or Narendra Modi visiting, the pulse of Haripad is different--the people here will ensure my victory."

Keralam will vote for its 140-member Assembly on April 9, with counting scheduled for May 4, in what is shaping up to be a high-stakes electoral contest.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
100 seats seems like a very optimistic number. The LDF still has a strong base, especially in the northern districts. This feels like typical pre-election hype. Let's see what the actual results are on May 4th.
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Aman W
The confidence is good, but I hope the UDF has a solid plan for Kerala's development. We need solutions for unemployment and better infrastructure, not just political rhetoric. 🤞
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Rohit P
Chennithala is a seasoned leader, and if he's sensing a wave, there must be something to it. The visits by the Gandhi family do energize the cadre. Haripad will likely stand with him.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the dynamics in Kerala. It's one of the few states where the national BJP factor is downplayed. The contest seems purely between two strong local fronts. A healthy democracy in action.
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Kavitha C
I respect Chennithala sir, but claiming 100 seats is a bit much, no? The LDF has done some good work in health and education. Voters are smart; they will weigh all factors. The result will be close.

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