Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) With counting entering the final lap, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is heading for a thumping victory in Kerala, leading in 97 of the 140 Assembly seats, while the Left Democratic Front (LDF) trails at 41, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, is ahead in two. Amid surging trends, state Congress President Sunny Joseph expressed gratitude to voters and party leadership.”Thanks to the people of Kerala. Thank…
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Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) With vote counting for the Kerala elections on Monday entering a crucial phase, the decade-long rule of the Left government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan appears to be heading towards a decisive end, as trends point to a sweeping victory for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).At the end of the third round of counting, Vijayan himself is trailing in Dharmadam, underlining the scale of the challenge faced by the ruling Left Democratic Front (LD…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) As the counting got underway in Kerala on Monday, the Congress leaders appeared to be confident about their performance. A specially erected ‘shamiyana’ in front of the Congress state headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, alongside reports of bulk orders for ladoos, clearly signalled that the party was bracing for a victory celebration.As counting began for the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly election, early postal ballot trends pointed to a closely fought contest…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) Counting of postal votes has begun in Kerala, with early indications giving a slight edge to the Left Democratic Front (LDF), which is leading. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is close behind, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has opened its account in one seat.After months of intense political battles and campaign rhetoric, the state is set to learn today who will form the next government.Counting for th…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Counting of votes for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry begins on Monday, and final results are expected by the end of the day as trends emerge through multiple counting rounds.Nearly 25 crore people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam finished voting in one of the most important elections in recent times.In West Bengal, the excitement reached an all-time high with a record-breaking 92.93 per cent of voters showing …
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Counting of votes for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry is set to begin on Monday, and final results are expected by the end of the day as trends emerge through multiple counting rounds.Nearly 25 crore people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam have just finished voting in one of the most important elections in recent times.These elections are more than just local races; they are a massive test to see if voters pref…
New Delhi/Thiruvanthapuram, May 3 (IANS) Kerala has once again demonstrated its reputation as one of India’s most politically dynamic states, concluding the Assembly elections with a voter turnout of 79.7 per cent. The participation of women voters, who outnumbered men at 80.86 per cent, reflects a deeply engaged electorate that has carefully weighed the performance of the incumbent Left Democratic Front (LDF) against the promises of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).However, in the…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Nearly 25 crore people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam have just finished voting in one of the most important elections in recent times. As we wait for the official results on Monday, early data shows a major struggle between local state pride and national goals.These elections are more than just local races; they are a massive test to see if voters prefer state welfare programmes or the Central government’s vision.In West Bengal, the excitement reached an a…
Kannur (Kerala), May 3 (IANS) Senior CPI-M leader and Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate from Peravoor constituency, K. K. Shailaja, on Sunday downplayed the ongoing debate over the possibility of a woman Chief Minister in Kerala, asserting that governance is defined by policy decisions rather than gender.Speaking to IANS, Shailaja said that while representation is important, leadership must ultimately be evaluated on the basis of vision, policies, and delivery.”Leadership is not about gender…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 1 (IANS) Kerala stands on the cusp of a potentially decisive political shift, as yet another exit poll that was published on Friday joins the several others in overwhelmingly predicting a return to power for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).The latest survey by ‘Marunadan Malayali’ reinforces this trend, indicating a strong anti-incumbency wave against the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.Based on an assessment ac…