Decisive Victory: UDF Triumphs in Kerala Assembly Elections
Rathan U Kelkar, Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer, presented the list of successful candidates to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar after the Assembly elections. The United Democratic Front emerged victorious, winning 102 seats, while the Left Democratic Front secured 35 seats, and the BJP won three seats.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Thiruvananthapuram | Updated: 05-05-2026 17:59 IST | Created: 05-05-2026 17:59 IST
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Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer, Rathan U Kelkar, has officially submitted the list of successful candidates from the recent Assembly elections to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan.
The governor applauded the election process's smooth execution and commended the electoral team for their efforts. The April 9 elections saw the Congress-led United Democratic Front achieve a substantial victory, securing 102 out of 140 seats.
This triumph overshadowed the Left Democratic Front's 35 seats, while the BJP managed to win three seats, marking a significant political shift in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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