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Chennithala Predicts 100+ Seats for Congress as Kerala Votes

Congress candidate Ramesh Chennithala cast his vote in Haripad, expressing strong confidence that the UDF will secure over 100 seats in the 140-member Kerala Assembly. He criticized the incumbent LDF government's decade-long rule as a "misrule" and highlighted the Sabarimala issue. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, after voting in Kannur, expressed equal confidence in an LDF victory, dismissing opposition propaganda. Over 2.6 crore voters will decide the fate of 883 candidates across the state, with results scheduled for May 4.

Key Points: Kerala Elections: Congress Confident of Winning Over 100 Seats

  • Congress confident of 100+ seats
  • Voters tired of 10-year LDF rule
  • Sabarimala a major issue
  • CM Vijayan counters with trust in people
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"Winning more than 100 seats": Congress' Ramesh Chennithala after casting vote in Haripad

Congress candidate Ramesh Chennithala casts vote, predicts 100+ seats. CM Pinarayi Vijayan confident of LDF victory. Key quotes and updates from Kerala Assembly polls.

"s and updates from Kerala Assembly polls.QUOTE: We are very confident that we are winning on more than 100 seats - Ramesh Chennithala"

Alappuzha, April 9

Congress candidate from Haripad, Ramesh Chennithala, cast his vote on Thursday, expressing confidence that his party will win over 100 seats as voting for Keralam Assembly elections is underway.

He also said voters are tired of the current government's 10-year rule.

Speaking to the reporters, Chennithala said, "We are very confident that we are winning on more than 100 seats in the Assembly elections and forming an efficient government in Keralam. The people are tired of this current govt. Their 10-year rule was a misrule, and the Sabarimala issue is a major one. Narendra Modi has no relevance in Keralam."

Polling for the 2026 Keralam Assembly elections is underway in a single phase, with voters turning out across constituencies to decide the fate of candidates in the 140-member Legislative Assembly.

The elections are being closely watched as a key political contest, with the UDF aiming to unseat the CPI(M)-led LDF government, which has been in power for the past decade. The BJP, meanwhile, is seeking to expand its presence in the state. Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

Earlier in the day, Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed confidence in the Left Democratic Front (LDF)'s victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, saying that the public trusts the ruling alliance.

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote in Kannur, Vijayan said that "false and communal propaganda" cannot defeat the LDF.

"False propaganda cannot defeat the LDF. We always trust the people, and the people trust us. We have travelled with the people for the last ten years, and that journey must continue. We are with the people, and the people are with us. Communal propaganda cannot defeat us," he said.

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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Arjun K
100 seats seems like a very optimistic claim from UDF. The ground reality in my constituency is still very mixed. Both fronts have strong points. Let's see what the silent voter decides.
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Sarah B
As an observer, it's fascinating to see Kerala's vibrant democracy. The high voter turnout and engagement are commendable. Hope the focus remains on development and welfare, not just rhetoric.
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Vikram M
Both sides are claiming victory even before the first vote is counted! 😄 This is typical Kerala election drama. My only request to whoever wins: please fix the roads and control the price of essentials. That's what matters to common people like us.
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Meera T
While I respect Chennithala, I have to respectfully disagree on one point. The current government did some good work in health and education during the pandemic. A balanced view is needed, not just "misrule" claims.
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Rohit P
The most important thing is that we voted peacefully. Kerala always sets an example in conducting fair elections. Now, let's wait for May 4th! The excitement is real.

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