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A significant political shift is unfolding in Kerala as the UDF surges past the 100-seat mark, leading in 102 constituencies. The ruling LDF trails with 37 seats, and the NDA is confined to a single seat. Several ministers are trailing, while some UDF leaders secure substantial leads, indicating a strong comeback for the front.

The Congress-led UDF has returned to power in Kerala after a decade, securing 102 seats in the 140-member assembly due to a strong anti-incumbency wave against the Pinarayi Vijayan government. The BJP achieved a notable breakthrough, winning three seats, while the LDF faced a significant rout attributed to public anger over perceived authoritarianism.

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

As Kerala heads to the polls, the election narrative shifts from rallies to booth-level battles. The ruling LDF aims for a historic third term, while the UDF seeks to leverage local body momentum against anti-incumbency. The NDA is focused on converting key pockets into durable political footholds, making these 20 constituencies the state's pressure points.

In Kerala's election landscape, it's a fierce 'guarantee showdown' as parties roll out extensive welfare schemes to woo voters. This race isn't just about the choice between maintaining the status quo and seeking change; it also unveils shadowy allegations of 'unholy alliances' and complex triangular dynamics.

A probe is underway to find the cause of the fire at the Brahmapuram waste plant in Kochi, local self-government minister M B Rajesh said in the assembly on Monday. The legacy waste at Brahmapuram would be removed by June 30 this year, he added.

Opposition leader V D Satheesan, who had recently criticized RSS ideologue M S Golwalkar, is now facing an embarrassing situation with BJP state vice-president C Sadanandan releasing pictures on social media of Satheesan attending a function organized by an RSS outfit, Bharatiya Vichara Kendram, in Thrissur in 2013.

The LDF government in Kerala has been criticized for its poor governance. Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan said that one of the constituent members of the LDF, K.B. Ganesh Kumar, has voiced criticisms in the party meeting. Satheesan said that the ministers and departments are only good enough to make declarations and are not taking any steps to implement them. The MLAs of the CPM and CPI have endorsed the criticism. People have all the more realized that these are facts, Satheesan said. The budget this year is going to be a mere speech of announcements, he said. None of the projects declared in the budgets of previous years have taken off. Development activities and social security projects have been derailed, Satheesan said. The coastal population has also been ignored and the agriculture sector is completely devastated, he said. The government is a mute spectator to all the core issues at the same time. It is challenging the public through extravagant spending even when the treasure is on the verge of a shut down, Satheesan said. In the LDF parliamentary party meeting on Monday, Ganesh Kumar was extremely critical of the government especially the finance department. Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal is gearing up to present his next budget