Kerala Assembly elections counting began today around 8 AM, with early trends showing a strong lead for the Congress-led United Democratic Front. The ruling Left Democratic Front is trailing behind in several major seats, while Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is behind in his home seat, Dharmadam.
Voting for the 140-member Kerala Assembly was held in a single phase on April 9.
This election is being closely watched as Kerala is the only state currently ruled by the Left. The result will decide whether the LDF gets another term or the UDF returns to power. The NDA, led by the BJP, is also trying to expand its presence in the state.
Exit polls had predicted a strong performance for the UDF, and early trends appear to be moving in that direction.
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Source - ECI
LIVE Updates
5:27 PM | MK Stalin Loses Kolathur to TVK’s VS Babu
In one of the biggest political upsets of the day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has lost his Kolathur stronghold to TVK candidate VS Babu.
According to the update, Babu defeated Stalin by more than 8,000 votes, marking a dramatic breakthrough for actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu politics.
5:22 PM | BJP-Led NDA Now Governs 22 States and UTs
With its first victory in West Bengal, the BJP-led NDA now governs 22 states and union territories.
The development marks a major expansion of the alliance’s political footprint and adds another significant headline to the election results day.
5:13 PM | Trinamool Office Set on Fire in Jamuria, Asansol
Tension was reported from Jamuria in Asansol, where a Trinamool Congress party office was allegedly vandalised and set on fire amid the counting of votes.
The incident comes as political activity and emotions remain high during the ongoing election results.
4:45 PM | Thrithala: V T Balram Maintains Lead
In Thrithala, V T Balram of the Indian National Congress continues to stay ahead, while M B Rajesh of the CPI(M) is trailing. The seat remains one of the most closely watched contests of the day, with Balram’s strong showing adding to the UDF’s growing momentum.
4:41 PM | Kerala Tally Update
The latest statewide numbers show the UDF comfortably ahead with 101 seats, while the LDF is leading on 34 seats. The NDA is ahead on 3 seats, and Others are leading on 2 seats.
Tally:
UDF: 101 | LDF: 34 | NDA: 3 | Others: 24:30 PM | Kazhakkoottam: Kadakampally Surendran Ahead
In Kazhakkoottam, Kadakampally Surendran of the CPI(M) is leading. The constituency continues to remain important for the LDF as the party looks to retain influence in key pockets despite the UDF’s wider lead across the state.
4:21 PM | Kerala Tally Remains Unchanged
The overall picture remains steady, with the UDF holding a major lead at 101 seats. The LDF stands at 34, while the NDA is leading in 3 seats and Others in 2.
Tally:
UDF: 101 | LDF: 34 | NDA: 3 | Others: 24:19 PM | Ernakulam: T J Vinod Leads
In Ernakulam, T J Vinod of the Indian National Congress is leading, while Independent candidate Sabu George is trailing. The Congress candidate’s performance here further strengthens the UDF’s position in urban and politically significant constituencies.
4:02 PM | Palakkad Result Declared: Ramesh Pisharody Wins
A big result has come in from Palakkad. Ramesh Pisharody of the Indian National Congress has won the seat by a massive margin of 62,199 votes. Sobha Surendran of the Bharatiya Janata Party finished as the runner-up.
This is a major win for the Congress and a significant boost for the UDF in one of the most keenly watched seats.
4:01 PM | Palakkad: Ramesh Pisharody Takes Lead Before Final Result
Just before the result was declared, Ramesh Pisharody of the Indian National Congress had taken the lead in Palakkad, pushing Sobha Surendran of the BJP behind. The trend soon turned into a decisive victory for the Congress candidate.
3:49 PM | Thrithala: V T Balram Ahead
In Thrithala, V T Balram of the Indian National Congress is leading, while M B Rajesh of the CPI(M) is trailing. The contest has drawn major attention, with Balram’s lead becoming one of the important talking points of the afternoon.
3:46 PM | Thrithala Result Declared: V T Balram Wins
The result from Thrithala has been declared. V T Balram of the Indian National Congress has won the seat by a huge margin of 76,427 votes. M B Rajesh of the CPI(M) finished second.
This victory marks a strong political statement from Balram and adds another important seat to the UDF’s tally.
3:40 PM | Kerala Tally Update
The UDF continues to stay well ahead in the overall numbers. The alliance is leading on 99 seats, while the LDF is at 35. The NDA is leading on 3 seats, and Others are ahead on 3 seats.
Tally:
UDF: 99 | LDF: 35 | NDA: 3 | Others: 33:33 PM | Kazhakkoottam: Kadakampally Surendran Leads
In Kazhakkoottam, Kadakampally Surendran of the CPI(M) is leading. The LDF will be closely watching this seat as it tries to hold ground in a challenging statewide contest.
3:31 PM | Ernakulam Result Declared: T J Vinod Wins
The Ernakulam result has been announced. T J Vinod of the Indian National Congress has won the seat by 61,296 votes. Independent candidate Sabu George emerged as the runner-up.
The win adds to the Congress-led UDF’s strong performance and reflects the alliance’s impressive showing in key constituencies.
3:21 PM | Kerala Tally Update
The UDF has crossed the 100-seat mark in the latest trends, leading on 101 seats. The LDF is at 34, while the NDA is leading on 3 seats and Others on 2 seats.
Tally:
UDF: 101 | LDF: 34 | NDA: 3 | Others: 23:15 PM | Ernakulam: T J Vinod Leads
In Ernakulam, T J Vinod of the Indian National Congress is leading. The seat is proving to be another strong point for the UDF as the alliance continues to dominate the overall trends.
3:01 PM | Palakkad: Ramesh Pisharody Leads
In Palakkad, Ramesh Pisharody of the Indian National Congress is leading. The constituency has seen sharp political attention, and his lead gives the UDF another reason to celebrate as counting progresses.
2:48 PM | Thrithala: V T Balram Leads
In Thrithala, V T Balram of the Indian National Congress has taken the lead. The seat remains one of the key battlegrounds, with the Congress camp watching the numbers closely.
2:43 PM | Kerala Tally Update
The UDF remains clearly ahead in the statewide tally. The alliance is leading on 100 seats, while the LDF is ahead on 36 seats. The NDA is leading on 3 seats, and Others are ahead on 1 seat.
Tally:
UDF: 100 | LDF: 36 | NDA: 3 | Others: 12:30 PM | Kazhakkoottam: Kadakampally Surendran Leads
In Kazhakkoottam, Kadakampally Surendran of the CPI(M) is leading. The seat is being closely followed as the LDF looks for strong individual performances amid the broader UDF surge.
2:23 PM | Kerala Tally Update
The UDF continues to maintain a strong lead, with the alliance ahead on 99 seats. The LDF is leading on 38 seats, while the NDA is ahead on 2 seats and Others on 1 seat.
Tally:
UDF: 99 | LDF: 38 | NDA: 2 | Others: 12:15 PM | Ernakulam: T J Vinod Leads
In Ernakulam, T J Vinod of the Indian National Congress is leading. Early trends from the constituency indicate a positive movement for the Congress candidate.
2:00 PM | Palakkad: Sobha Surendran Leads
In Palakkad, Sobha Surendran of the Bharatiya Janata Party is leading at this stage. The seat is emerging as one of the most watched contests, with the BJP hoping to make a strong impact here.
1:47 PM | Thrithala: V T Balram Takes Early Lead
The first major update from Thrithala shows V T Balram of the Indian National Congress leading. With M B Rajesh of the CPI(M) in the fray, this seat is expected to remain under close watch as counting progresses.
- 11:01 AM: The Congress-led UDF is leading in 100 seats after nearly three hours of counting, according to news reports. The trend shows a strong advantage for the Opposition alliance.
- 10:47 AM: Several ministers of the LDF government are trailing in their constituencies. The list includes Veena George, M B Rajesh, O R Kelu, R Bindhu, J Chinchurani, P Rajeev, K B Ganesh Kumar, V N Vasavan, V Sivankutty, V Abdurahiman, A K Saseendran and Roshy Augustine.
- 10:44 AM: Congress MP Jebi Mather has called the early trends a “decisive victory” for the UDF. She said the results show strong public support for the Congress-led alliance and reflect anger against the CPI(M)-led LDF government.
- 10:08 AM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is trailing in Dharmadam, his sitting seat and one of the strongest Left bastions in Kerala. Dharmadam is also close to his native village, Pinarayi.
- 10:01 AM: After the first hour of counting, the UDF was leading in more than 90 seats, while the LDF was ahead in just over 40 seats. The NDA was leading in 5 seats out of the total 140.
Key Candidates to Watch
- Pinarayi Vijayan: The Chief Minister and senior Left leader is contesting from Dharmadam. He is seeking another term in the Assembly.
- V D Satheesan: The Leader of the Opposition and senior Congress leader is contesting from Paravur. He is one of the main faces of the UDF campaign.
- Rajeev Chandrasekhar: The former Union Minister and Kerala BJP president is contesting from Nemom in Thiruvananthapuram.
- K K Shailaja: The former minister and senior LDF leader is contesting from Peravoor in Kannur district.
- V Muraleedharan: The senior BJP leader and former Union Minister is contesting from Kazhakootam.
The Kerala Assembly election saw a three-cornered fight between the ruling LDF, the Congress-led UDF and the BJP-led NDA.
The UDF includes Congress, IUML, KEC, RSP, KC(J), CMP and RMPI. The LDF includes CPI(M), CPI, KEC(M), NCP(SP), RJD and other allies. The NDA includes BJP, BDJS and TTP.
As counting continues, all eyes are on whether the UDF can turn its early lead into a clear majority, and whether the LDF can recover from the early setbacks.
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