Senior Congress leader AK Antony on Monday hailed the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF)'s victory in Keralam, stating that the results reflect a strong wave of anti-incumbency across the state.

The former Keralam CM said the election outcome clearly indicates an "undercurrent of anti-government cyclone" throughout Kerala, which worked against the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).

"The results of the Kerala elections clearly show that there is an undercurrent of anti-government cyclone throughout the state. A third term for the LDF would have been a disaster for Kerala," Antony told reporters here.

He further criticised the left government, alleging that ten years of governance failed to address public concerns and that the leadership could not understand the pulse of the people.

- PTI

Kerala on Monday witnessed a sharp political reset as the state electors voted out the last Left government in the country, bringing back the Congress to the ruling saddle after a gap of 10 years, while the BJP broke through a long-standing electoral drought by winning three seats.

The Congress-led UDF swept aside a decade of Left rule under Pinarayi Vijayan with a decisive Assembly victory, with the national party adding the third southern state to be ruled by it, in its kitty. The party is in power in Karnataka and Telangana.

Apart from strong anti-incumbency against the government, the results of the April 9 polls also indicated a consolidation of support across sections of society in favour of the United Democratic Front, which had been in opposition to the Left dispensation for the past decade.

The UDF won 102 seats, while the CPI(M)-headed LDF netted 35 seats, according to Election Commission data on counting of votes for 140 constituencies.

- PTI

Counting for all 140 seats is complete in Kerala, with the Congress winning 63 seats.

Trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress winning 63 seats. The CPI(M) is leading in one seat with 25 wins recorded, while the CPI recorded seven wins. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has secured 20 wins. The BJP has secured three seats.

With the Congress-led alliance securing a big win in Kerala, party leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday congratulated UDF leaders and workers for a well-run campaign, and said the state now has a government with a vision to harness both potential and talent.

"I thank all those who have voted for the BJP-NDA in Keralam. We will keep raising issues vital to Keralam's progress and work hard to realise vision of a Vikasita Keralam," PM Modi said.

I thank all those who have voted for the BJP-NDA in Keralam. We will keep raising issues vital to Keralam’s progress and work hard to realise vision of a Vikasita Keralam.
I congratulate the UDF on its victory in the Keralam Assembly elections. The Centre will always keep…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 4, 2026

Trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress leading in five seats in Kerala and winning 58 so far. The CPI(M) is ahead in two seats with 24 wins recorded, while the CPI is leading in one constituency with seven wins recorded. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is ahead in two seats and has secured 20 wins. The BJP has secured three seats.

CPI(M) Polit Bureau statement on the Assembly elections
"The CPI(M) will introspect on the reasons that led to the defeat of the LEDF in Keralam and assure that the Party will take all corrective measures." pic.twitter.com/uzAqycQtfA

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026

Thirteen members of the 21-member LDF cabinet led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan were defeated in the Kerala Assembly elections as the ruling front suffered a major setback across the state.

Of the 21 ministers, only the Chief Minister, K Rajan (Revenue), G R Anil (Civil Supplies), K N Balagopal (Finance), P Prasad (Agriculture), and Saji Cherian (Cultural Affairs) emerged victorious.

Among the key losers was Health Minister Veena George, who was contesting from Aranmula for the third time.

(PTI)

Thank you to my brothers and sisters in Keralam for a truly decisive mandate.
Congratulations to every UDF leader and worker for a hard-fought, well-run campaign.
As I said before, Keralam has the talent, Keralam has the potential and now Keralam has a UDF government with a…

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 4, 2026

#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram | On Congress-led- UDF leading in Keralam polls, Congress leader VD Satheesan says," We are grateful to the people of Keralam. I dedicate this victory to the UDF leaders and workers. There was anti-incumbency. We discussed a new era for future Keralam.… pic.twitter.com/E8mNrIah45

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026

Trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress leading in 11 seats in Kerala and winning 52 so far. The CPI(M) is ahead in five seats with 21 wins recorded, while the CPI is leading in two constituencies with six wins recorded. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is ahead in nine seats and has secured 13 wins. The BJP is leading in two and secured one seat.

AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal on Monday said the Congress-led UDF's sweeping victory in the Kerala Assembly polls was a clear verdict against the "arrogance", corruption, and nepotism of the CPI(M)-led LDF government headed by CM Pinarayi Vijayan.

Addressing a press conference as counting of votes for all 140 Assembly constituencies neared completion, Venugopal said the outcome reflected public anger against what he termed "10 years of misrule" by the Left government.

He claimed that Vijayan's victory in his home constituency, Dharmadam, was "only technical", alleging that the CM trailed the UDF candidate in the initial rounds of counting and failed to secure a majority in his own village.

"He just escaped. He suffered a setback even in his home turf. He was the only person who did not realise the people's mood in this election," Venugopal said.

(PTI)

VIDEO | Kerala poll results: UDF candidate A K M Ashraf wins the Manjeshwar constituency, defeating BJP’s K Surendran.#KeralaPollResults2026 #Results2026WithPTI#AssemblyElectionResults2026
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026

VIDEO | Kerala Election result: Celebrations at BJP office in Thiruvananthapuram.#KeralaPollResults2026 #Results2026WithPTI#AssemblyElectionResults2026
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026

Three Lotuses bloomed in Kerala as the BJP on Monday won from the Nemom, Kazhakoottam and Chathannoor constituencies in the April 9 Assembly polls.

BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar confirmed that the party-led NDA won from the Nemom and Chathannoor constituencies, and termed it as a reply to the Congress and CPI(M)'s assertions that it will not get even one seat.

"Today, the people of Nemom and Chathanoor have a given a clear reply to the Congress and CPI(M). There will be two MLAs from BJP-NDA," he said.

V Muraleedharan, who contested from the Kazhakoottam assembly seat, confirmed his win and thanked party workers and supporters for their "hard work and sacrifices."

(PTI)

Trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress leading in 24 seats in Kerala and winning 39 so far. The CPI(M) is ahead in seven seats with 19 wins recorded, while the CPI is leading in three constituencies with five wins recorded. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is ahead in 13 seats and has secured nine wins. The BJP is leading in two and secured one seat.

Union Minister George Kurian on Monday finished third in Kanjirappally constituency in the recently concluded Kerala Assembly elections.

Kurian, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Minority Affairs, was fielded by the BJP considering the sizeable Christian population in the constituency.

When votes up to the 15th of the 16 counting rounds were tallied, Kurian was in third place, trailing Congress candidate Rony K Baby by 29,585 votes.

(PTI)

VIDEO | Kerala poll results: As the Congress-led alliance appears set to form the government, Congress leader K C Venugopal says, "People in the state have taken sweet revenge for the atrocities against UDF workers during the Left government."#KeralaPollResults2026… pic.twitter.com/Z5VqXmeCJW

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026

Early trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress leading in 37 seats in Kerala and winning 27 so far. The CPI(M) is ahead in 11 seats with 14 wins recorded, while the CPI is leading in four constituencies with four wins recorded. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is ahead in 16 seats and has secured six wins. The BJP is leading in three seats.

The Congress leaders on Monday welcomed the party-led United Democratic Alliance's (UDF) clear lead in the results of the Kerala Assembly polls, terming it as "a win for UDF's unity". 

However, the party leaders said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lost its "relevance" in the South Indian states.

Speaking to IANS, Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi said: "This victory is very big for us, and many congratulations to Congress party workers across the country. Special congratulations to the people of Kerala for giving not just a majority to the UDF but a landslide margin."

"We are going to hit century in Kerala. This is the win of UDF's unity and that of (Congress President) Mallikarjun Kharge," he added.

(IANS)

VIDEO | Kerala polls result: "This a historic victory for UDF; verdict against 'anti-people policies' of Left govt," says Hibi Eden as Congress-led alliance maintains massive lead.#KeralaPollResults2026 #Results2026WithPTI#AssemblyElectionResults2026
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026

VIDEO | Kerala poll results: Congress leader Sachin Pilot says, "These are early trends and many rounds of counting are still left. But the indications suggest that our alliance, Congress-led UDF, is heading towards a big and historic victory in Kerala. People wanted relief from… pic.twitter.com/SHnj7U21uQ

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026

In a result with clear political significance, the BJP has staged a comeback in Kerala after five years, clinching a decisive victory in the Chathanoor Assembly seat.

Former Congress worker BB Gopakumar delivered the breakthrough, defeating CPI candidate R Rajendran by a margin of 4,002 votes, marking a rare electoral gain for the party in a state long dominated by the CPI-M-led LDF and the Congress-led UDF.

Gopakumar said this is a victory for PM Narendra Modi and "it happened through the hard work of our party workers."

"This became a reality a decade after we became second in 2016. Like PM often says that he is a humble worker, I will also be a humble worker and be with the people in Chathanoor," he said.

(PTI)

Early trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress leading in 44 seats in Kerala and winning 20 so far. The CPI(M) is ahead in 16 seats with 10 wins recorded, while the CPI is leading in five constituencies with three wins recorded. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is ahead in 19 seats and has secured three wins. The BJP is leading in two seats.

#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram | On UDF securing lead in Keralam elections, Congress leader K Sudhakaran says, "Unexpected! We had discussed among ourselves that we would see change, but we had not thought it would be like this." pic.twitter.com/HfO2xT0OBv

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026

VIDEO | Kerala Assembly results: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on UDF's victory, says, "We don’t have the final results yet, but it looks like we may get over 100 out of 140 seats, which would be a comprehensive win. That would be incredibly positive for us. I think it would be… pic.twitter.com/CxlNnBl2eA

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026

VIDEO | Kerala poll results: Kozhikode Elathur UDF candidate Vidya Balakrishnan on her victory against minister A K Saseendran says, "He had said he would ensure V D Satheesan’s ‘vanavaasam’ in this election, but it is he who has to go now."#KeralaPollResults2026… pic.twitter.com/oUCwVyZeEl

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026

Early trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress leading in 51 seats in Kerala and winning 14 so far. The CPI(M) is ahead in 18 seats with 7 wins recorded, while the CPI is leading in six constituencies with 2 wins recorded. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is ahead in 20 seats and has secured two wins. The BJP is leading in two seats.

Early trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress leading in 52 seats in Kerala and winning 11 so far. The CPI(M) is ahead in 22 seats with 5 wins recorded, while the CPI is leading in six constituencies with 2 wins recorded. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is ahead in 20 seats and has secured two wins. The BJP is leading in two seats.

Congress MLA Chandy Oommen on Monday retained his home turf Puthuppally by a massive margin of 52,907 votes.

He is the son of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.

The Assembly elections in Kerala were held on April 9.

Chandy got 84,031 votes against CPI (M)'s K M Radhakrishnan, who ended up with 31,124 votes, according to Election Commission data.

Chandy's election campaign garnered widespread attention as he followed a green protocol, avoiding flex boards and plastic banners and engaged in a bicycle-based door-to-door campaign.

(PTI)

Early trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress leading in 55 seats in Kerala and winning six so far. The CPI(M) is ahead in 26 seats with two wins recorded, while the CPI is leading in nine constituencies. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is ahead in 21 seats and has secured one win. The BJP is leading in two seats.

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala won by over 23,000 votes against his nearest rival from CPI in the Haripad Assembly seat after 15 rounds of votes polled from there were counted, as per Election Commission figures.

The data on the EC website, after all 15 rounds of EVM votes were counted, showed that Chennithala secured 68,184 votes, which was 47.08 per cent of the votes polled in the constituency.

The senior Congress leader won with a margin of 23,377 votes against his nearest rival -- CPI's T T Jismon.

Chennithala is reportedly in the fray for the post of Kerala Chief Minister.

(PTI)

VIDEO | Kerala Election Results: “We will study the shortcomings in detail and correct them,” says Chelakkara LDF candidate UR Pradeep.#KeralaPollResults2026 #Results2026WithPTI #AssemblyElectionResults2026
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026

IUML, which is putting up a strong performance in the Kerala Assembly elections, on Monday credited the UDF's teamwork for the alliance's resounding showing.

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is leading in 23 of the 27 seats it contested in the Assembly polls.

IUML state president Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal said the UDF was on course to win around 100 seats.

"This is the result of the UDF's teamwork reflected in the election. The rest of the matters will be decided after discussions within the UDF," he said.

(PTI)

#WATCH | Delhi: Celebrations underway outside Congress office in Delhi.
Congress-led UDF has crossed the majority mark, according to the latest Election Commission trends. pic.twitter.com/49wCoYixL2

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026

VIDEO | Malappuram, Kerala: Celebrations erupt outside IUML office as Congress-led UDF leads in the initial trends.#KeralaPollResults2026#Results2026WithPTI#AssemblyElectionResults2026
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026

VIDEO | Kerala Election Results: Cong-led UDF takes massive lead in first two hours of counting, cadres greet LoP VD Satheesan.#KeralaPollResults2026 #Results2026WithPTI #AssemblyElectionResults2026
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who was trailing in Dharmadom constituency till the sixth round of counting, has moved into the lead, according to TV reports.

However, Congress candidate VP Abdul Rasheed continues to put up a tough fight, with Vijayan leading by only around 1,500 votes while more than six rounds of counting remain.

Vijayan, the face of the LDF in the Assembly election, is seeking a mandate from Dharmadom for the third time.

Dharmadom is regarded as an LDF stronghold, and the close contest is seen as an unusual development for the CPI(M) in Kannur.

(PTI)

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. Thanks to all from the AICC who have helped us, and to everyone who made this possible," he said, describing the mandate as a "thumping victory", comparable to the UDF's strong showing in the December local body polls.

(IANS)

VIDEO | Kerala Election Results: “This will be the mass victory for the people of the state,” says Congress MP Shafi Parambil as trends show UDF leading in the state.#KeralaPollResults2026 #Results2026WithPTI #AssemblyElectionResults2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos -… pic.twitter.com/3Pc8Cqd2Ah

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026

Early trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress leading in 59 seats in Kerala, with CPI(M) ahead in 29 seats. The CPI is leading in nine seats, while the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is ahead in 23 seats and the BJP in two seats, as counting of votes continues across the state.

Several rebel and dissident candidates with past links to the CPI(M) and who aligned with the Congress-led UDF just ahead of the April 9 state polls, were making notable gains in early counting trends across Kerala on Monday.

Former senior CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran, who did not renew his party membership alleging that he had been sidelined by the district leadership, was leading in Ambalapuzha after contesting against sitting MLA H Salam, Election Commission data showed.

According to initial counting trends, Sudhakaran was ahead by over 6,000 votes.

T K Govindan, who exited the party after CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan's wife P K Shyamala was fielded from Thaliparamba, was leading by over 7,000 votes in the Left stronghold.

Similarly, Kunhikrishnan, who was expelled from the party after raising allegations of corruption within the CPI(M), was leading against sitting MLA T I Madhusoodanan, who had won the seat in 2021 by nearly 50,000 votes.

PK Sasi, who had alleged that he was sidelined by the CPI(M), contested as an Independent from Ottapalam.

However, CPI(M) candidate K Premkumar is leading by over 5,000 votes as of 11.30 am.

Former CPI(M) MLA Aisha Potty, who joined the Congress and is contesting against Finance Minister K N Balagopal at Kottarakara in Kollam district, is giving him a tough fight from the initial stages of counting and has taken a lead.

A Suresh, a former personal staff member of ex-Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan, is contesting as the Congress candidate from Malampuzha, where CPI(M) nominee A Prabhakaran is currently leading. 

(PTI)

Kerala Health Minister Veena George of the CPI(M) was trailing by 6,966 votes in Aranmula constituency as vote counting continued, according to Election Commission trends.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) is leading in all five constituencies of Idukki district, according to early counting trends on Monday, as vote counting continues for the Keralam Assembly elections.

Trends showed Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine trailing by 1,197 votes, while UDF candidate Roy K Paulose secured 4,212 votes in the initial rounds of counting.

In Udumbanchola, UDF candidate Senapathy Venu is leading by 3,228 votes. In Thodupuzha, Appu John Joseph is ahead by 2,970 votes.

In Devikulam constituency, UDF candidate F Raja is leading by 978 votes and in Peerumedu constituency, UDF candidate Cyriac Thomas is leading by 3,184 votes, according to trends available from the counting centres.

(ANI)

Early trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress leading in 56 seats in Kerala, with CPI(M) ahead in 30 seats. The CPI is leading in 11 seats, while the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is ahead in 23 seats and the BJP in two seats, as counting of votes continues across the state.

#WATCH | Delhi: On early trends of election results, CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby says, “These are just early trends. Even though UDF has an edge right now, we hope this will be reversed in the ensuing rounds. Because, under LDF, Keralam became the only Indian state from… pic.twitter.com/6LFX2l4O3d

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026

VIDEO | Kerala Election Results: Congress workers celebrate, lift party leader Ramesh Chennithala (@chennithala) in joy at party office in Thiruvananthapuram as UDF takes big lead.#KeralaPollResults2026 #Results2026WithPTI #AssemblyElectionResults2026
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026

VIDEO | Kerala Election Results: Visuals of celebration from the Congress party office in Thiruvananthapuram as Congress-led UDF surged ahead as counting of votes for the April 9 Assembly elections gathered pace, with early trends showing a clear advantage for the opposition… pic.twitter.com/69WJzdbSPx

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026

As vote counting was underway in Kerala with the UDF ahead, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday expressed confidence that his party will secure a comfortable majority to form the government.

Talking to IANS, Tharoor said, "I am very enthusiastic. The trends so far are positive and better than we expected. I believe we will see good results today and secure a comfortable majority."

He added that while Kerala remains a state with diverse and strong political opinions, the early trends indicate a favourable outcome for his party. "A clear and comfortable majority seems to be on the cards. So far, there is every reason to feel optimistic," he said.

However, he noted that final clarity will emerge as counting progresses. "By around 11:30 am, the picture will be much clearer," Tharoor told IANS.

(IANS)

#WATCH | Keralam Elections 2026 | Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal shares a hug with party leader Ramesh Chennithala, state party chief Sunny Jospeh and party MP Shashi Tharoor at the party office in Thiruvananthapuram.
Congress-led UDF has crossed the… pic.twitter.com/Zs1UxRFauu

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026

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 (LDF).

In a parallel development, Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan, who briefly trailed earlier, has surged ahead.

In the 140-member Kerala Assembly, the outgoing House saw the LDF dominate with 98 seats, while the UDF sat in the opposition, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) failed to secure representation.

Current trends, however, indicate a dramatic reversal.

The UDF is now leading in 99 seats, well beyond the halfway mark, while the LDF is ahead in just 40 constituencies, with the NDA ahead in one seat.

(PTI)

Early trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress leading in 61 seats in Kerala, with CPI(M) ahead in 29 seats. The CPI is leading in nine seats, while the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is ahead in 22 seats and the BJP in one seat, as counting of votes continues across the state.

Congress leader VD Satheesan is leading from the Paravur Assembly constituency by a margin of more than 1,606 votes as counting of ballots progresses in Kerala. 

For the first time, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is trailing as are several of his cabinet colleagues. State Congress president and fighting his own battle in his home turf, Sunny Joseph, said this was a clear trend, and nothing is stopping them from storming to power.

As counting gathers pace, it signals a challenging day for the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).

As per the latest trends, 14 ministers, including CM Vijayan, are trailing in their respective constituencies. In 2021, Vijayan won Dharmadam with a margin of 50,000 votes.

The Congress-led UDF is leading in 93, the Left in 42, and the BJP in five.

The broader picture, however, points to a strong surge by the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), which has established a clear lead after early rounds of EVM counting.

(PTI)

The initial two hours of counting of votes polled in the April 9 Kerala Assembly polls showed the Congress-led UDF taking a massive lead, as per news reports, indicating the front may claim power in the state.

According to news reports, the UDF was ahead in over 90 seats, while the CPI(M)-led LDF was leading in under 50 seats, and the BJP-headed NDA was leading in around 5 seats.

The Election Commission figures indicated that the Congress was ahead in 50 seats, CPI(M) in 31, IUML in 17, CPI in 13, with Kerala Congress (M) ahead in 4, and the BJP, Kerala Congress (KEC) and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) leading in 3 seats each.

The trends appear to support the UDF's claim that it would get a huge majority.

(PTI)

Early trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress leading in 54 seats in Kerala, with CPI(M) ahead in 31 seats. The CPI is leading in 12 seats, while the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is ahead in 20 seats and the BJP in three seats, as counting of votes continues across the state.

#WATCH | Keralam Elections 2026 | Congress-led UDF has crossed the majority mark, according to the latest Election Commission trends.
When asked about factors behind LDF's poor performance, State Congress president Sunny Joseph says, "Anti-people policies."
"That we will decide… pic.twitter.com/pEVBHSjLfK

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026

At least 12 ministers in the CPI(M)-led LDF cabinet were trailing on Monday with the counting of votes polled in the April 9 Assembly elections progressing across the state.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was also trailing in his sitting seat Dharmadam, considered his bastion and where his village Pinarayi falls.

According to various reports, ministers- Veena George, MB Rajesh, OR Kelu, R Bindhu, J Chinchurani, P Rajeev, KB Ganesh Kumar, VN Vasavan, V Sivankutty, V Abdurahiman, AK Saseendran and Roshy Augustine were trailing in their respective constituencies.

The Congress-UDF was ahead in over 90 seats, while the LDF was leading in a little over 40 seats. The BJP-headed NDA was leading in four Assembly constituencies according to reports. 

(PTI)

The BJP-led NDA is leading in five constituencies in Kerala with the counting of votes in the April 9 Assembly polls reaching the initial one and hours.

The BJP-led NDA continues to maintain the lead in Nemom, Kazhakkoottam, Manjeswar, Palakkad and Chathannur in the initial hour, according to various television reports.

The BJP-NDA, which is making its way to open an account in the state Assembly, is pinning its hope on a handful of constituencies this time.

The Congress-UDF was ahead in over 90 seats, while the CPI(M)-led LDF was leading in over 40 seats, with the counting progressing, according to news reports.

(PTI)

Early trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress leading in 51 seats in Kerala, with CPI(M) ahead in 27 seats. The CPI is leading in nine seats, while the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is ahead in 15 seats and the BJP in three seats, as counting of votes continues across the state.

At least seven Kerala ministers are trailing with the counting of votes polled in the April 9 Assembly elections progressing in the state.

According to various television reports, the ministers Veena George, MB Rajesh, OR Kelu, R Bindhu, J Chinchurani, P Rajeev, KB Ganesh Kumar, and Roshy Augustine were trailing in their respective constituencies in the first hour of counting.

(PTI)

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday expressed confidence in winning the Assembly elections across five states/Union Territory, and said that the party will see "growth" in Kerala.

Speaking to IANS, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, "The results of today's elections will be announced soon. I can say that it will be a 'GRWM' moment, there's a term on Instagram called GRWM (Get Ready With Me). In Kerala, the BJP will see growth. In Puducherry and Tamil Nadu, we will make a strong return.

The counting of votes is underway for the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, and final results are expected by the end of the day as trends emerge through multiple counting rounds.

(IANS)

Early trends released by the Election Commission of India show the Congress leading in 10 seats in Kerala, followed by CPI(M) in five seats. The CPI and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) are ahead in two seats each, while the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) are leading in one seat each as counting progresses.

Early trends released by the Election Commission show the Congress leading in four seats, CPI (M), CPI and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) in one seat in Kerala as counting progresses.

Early trends released by the Election Commission show the Congress leading in three seats and the CPI in one seat in Kerala as counting progresses. 

#WATCH | Keralam Elections 2026 | Counting of votes cast through EVMs has begun at a counting centre in Allapuzha. pic.twitter.com/ViQ4867Y5l

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026

#WATCH | Jammu: On Assembly election results, BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma, “...the kind of love and support people have shown to BJP and PM Modi, it is clear that it is forming governments in Assam, West Bengal and… pic.twitter.com/ToJxWrLV27

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026

VIDEO | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Congress MP Jebi Mather says, "Its going to be a great victory for the Congress-led UDF. We are expecting over 100 seats and definitely above 85... There is no doubt about the fact that Kerala will have a Congress Chief Minister and the UDF… pic.twitter.com/kRE3Z8v2F3

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026

🔴#BREAKING | Very early leads roll in for Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Keralam & Assam#ResultsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/Sh109mNmRP

— NDTV (@ndtv) May 4, 2026

Early trends from the Kerala Assembly election count on Monday showed the Congress-led UDF taking the initial lead, ahead in six seats, while the ruling LDF was leading in two and the BJP in one. 

Tight security arrangements have been made across Kerala for the counting of votes in the April 9 Assembly elections, which is being held today.

As many as 32,300 police personnel, including 20 companies of Central Armed Police Forces, have been deployed for security at counting centres across the state, officials said.

Only persons carrying QR-based identity cards will be allowed entry into the counting centres.

Strongrooms were opened in the morning in the persence of armed police officials.

Police have also taken preventive measures to curb any violence after the declaration of results.

As part of the security arrangements, CCTV and drone surveillance have been enhanced, and the entire police force has been mobilised for election duty, officials said.

(PTI)

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#WATCH | Kerala assembly elections 2026 | Thiruvananthapuram: Congress candidate from Kovalam Assembly constituency, M Vincent says, "In my constituency, I hope that I can win the election because I have full confidence in the people. I worked for the people for the last 10… pic.twitter.com/gG3U890znw

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#WATCH | Keralam Elections 2026 | Strong room opened at St. Joseph School, Alappuzha. Counting of votes to begin shortly.
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Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan changed his social media bio on Sunday, one day ahead of the counting of votes for the recently held Assembly elections in the State.

The changed bio of Vijayan now reads "Polit Bureau Member, Communist Party of India (Marxist)".

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is eyeing a historic third consecutive term from his home turf.

VIDEO | Kerala Polls Results 2026: UDF candidate for Vizhinjam M Vincent confident of victory, says “I am happy that I am going to win, happier that UDF will form government after 10 years”.#KeralaPollResults2026 #Results2026WithPTI #AssemblyElectionResults2026
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VIDEO | Kerala Poll Results 2026: Security heightened outside Mar Ivanios College counting centre in Thiruvananthapuram.
CPI (M) MP AA Rahim says, “We are very confident. As far as the LDF is concerned, we are expecting a remarkable victory. We are waiting for the results. I do… pic.twitter.com/km1KYfhY23

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#WATCH | Keralam Elections 2026 | Visuals from the counting centre at Mar Ivanios College campus, where votes for all constituencies in Thiruvananthapuram district will be counted today.
Counting of votes for all 140 Assembly constituencies in the state to begin at 8 am today. pic.twitter.com/kCKqkFcdkW

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026

VIDEO | Kerala Poll Results 2026: Party cadres arrive at KPCC office in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of counting.#KeralaPollResults2026 #Results2026WithPTI #AssemblyElectionResults2026
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#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram: Ahead of counting of votes for Keralam Elections 2026, BJP candidate from Kazahakootam, V Muraleedharan says, "In the elections to the Kerala Assembly, BJP presented before the people the need for a change and presenting the 12 years of PM Narendra… pic.twitter.com/7hskNLXaCI

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The UDF will aim for a major improvement from the 41 seats it won in the 2021 assembly election, with some exit polls projecting 80-90 seats.

The ruling LDF pointed at forecasts of a close contest and remained hopeful of retaining power for a third consecutive term. Though matching its 2021 tally of 99 seats appears unlikely, the LDF expects to win 75-80 seats, claiming that the government's development initiatives will translate into votes.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the results of the Assembly elections 2026 in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry on May 4.

Counting of votes is expected to start early in the morning at 8 am under tight security arrangements, and the results are likely to be out by the end of the day. Trends are likely to emerge within the first few hours.

Political leaders and candidates across party lines on Sunday expressed confidence of victory ahead of the Kerala Assembly election results on May 4.

Speaking to reporters, Kerala Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said the situation was favourable for the CPI(M)-led LDF across the state.

"There will be a good victory for the LDF in Beypore as well as across Kerala," he said.

"We did not merely make promises but implemented them. The government stood with the people on their issues. There were no communal riots. People have realised this and want the LDF to continue," he said.

Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly V D Satheesan, who was present in his constituency (North Paravoor) on Sunday, declined to comment and said he would speak after the results were announced.

Former Union minister and BJP leader V Muraleedharan, contesting from Kazhakootam constituency, said feedback from voters indicated growing support for the BJP-led NDA.

(PTI)

Votes recorded in EVMs from up to 14 polling stations will be counted in each round. Officials said a clear trend or broad picture of the results is expected to emerge by the afternoon.

Postal ballots, which make up about 1.36% of the total votes cast, will be counted before the EVM votes. Special counting tables have been set up for this purpose, with each table handling up to 500 ballots under the supervision of an assistant returning officer.

Tight security measures have been put in place for the counting process. A total of 25 companies of central forces, along with state police personnel, have been deployed to guard the counting centres. Officials said a total of 15,464 personnel have been deployed for the counting process. This includes 140 returning officers, 1,340 additional returning officers, 4,208 micro observers, 4,208 counting supervisors, and 5,563 counting assistants.