LDF Poised for Historic Third Term as Exit Polls Favor Ruling Coalition

M V Govindan, the CPI(M) state secretary, on Saturday voiced confidence in the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) prospects of returning to power for a third consecutive term.

Addressing reporters, Govindan cited exit polls that suggest the LDF will secure between 60 and 69 seats, just shy of the majority needed to govern.

Surveys indicate that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is the state's most popular leader, with no significant anti-incumbency factor detected, contradicting the opposition's claims.

(With inputs from agencies.)