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Pinarayi Vijayan's perceived despotic tendencies are blamed for the CPM-led LDF's significant electoral defeat, a stark fall from their previous strength. The article suggests this outcome signals a need for genuine introspection within the party, moving beyond superficial self-correction. Voters, it argues, rejected authoritarianism and PR tactics, indicating a desire for a return to core Left politics.

VP Abdul Rasheed, who challenged Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Dharmadam, declared his campaign a victory despite the outcome. He highlighted securing leads in areas where campaigning was unhindered, attributing Vijayan's lack of an early lead to a political failure. Rasheed asserted that massive gains were made despite alleged CPM spending and campaign obstructions.

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.

KK Rema, wife of slain leader TP Chandrasekharan, shared an emotional social media post. This occurred as CM Pinarayi Vijayan faced early setbacks in counting. The election results were announced on the anniversary of Chandrasekharan's death. He was murdered in 2012. Chandrasekharan had previously floated the Revolutionary Marxist Party, impacting CPM's electoral fortunes in the region.

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The United Democratic Front (UDF) has taken a commanding lead in Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections, surpassing the majority mark with 95 seats. The ruling LDF faces a significant collapse, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan trailing in his constituency. The NDA is also showing strength, leading in four seats.

Eminent political scientist J Prabhash explains why the Congress-led alliance won so comprehensively in Kerala and why it will need to demonstrate efficiency in governance very quickly

The United Democratic Front (UDF) celebrated a triumphant return to power after a decade, marked by jubilant scenes at Indira Bhavan. Opposition leader V D Satheesan was hailed for orchestrating the comeback, as jubilant workers celebrated the perceived rejection of the LDF government's policies and the end of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's "arrogance.

Kerala's election results mark a significant shift, leaving India without a Communist government for the first time since 1977. The Left faces a national relevance challenge, struggling to convert its progressive appeal into electoral victories. Recent setbacks in Bihar and West Bengal, coupled with Kerala's defeat, highlight this trend, prompting introspection within the party.

Kerala's election trends indicate a significant shift, potentially unseating the CPI(M) from its long-held power in the state. This outcome, following setbacks in recent Lok Sabha and local body polls, suggests a decline in the party's grassroots connection and popularity among voters.

Kerala's voters have ousted the CPM-led LDF, marking the first time since 1977 India has no Communist-governed state. The Congress-led UDF's victory, fueled by anti-incumbency, signals a significant challenge for the Left's national relevance and may impact the INDIA bloc's dynamics. Defeat was compounded by the win of CPM rebels.

The Bharatiya Janata Party is making inroads in Kerala, challenging the state's traditional two-front political system. Recent elections show the BJP gaining ground in specific constituencies, turning contests into triangular battles. This shift is evident in Lok Sabha and local body polls, indicating a gradual disruption of the established LDF-UDF dominance. The party focuses on select seats for strategic growth.