Kerala's Political Shift: Congress-Led UDF Returns to Power
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan resigned after the United Democratic Front returned to power. He met Governor Rajendra Arlekar to express gratitude. Vijayan's resignation followed the UDF's victory in Kerala's April elections, which ended the Left Democratic Front's tenure.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Thiruvananthapuram | Updated: 13-05-2026 17:08 IST | Created: 13-05-2026 17:08 IST
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Outgoing Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan attended a meeting with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, marking the end of his term following his party's electoral defeat.
Vijayan expressed gratitude towards the governor during the meeting, described as cordial and warm in an official statement released by Lok Bhavan.
The Congress-led United Democratic Front secured a decisive victory in the Kerala Assembly elections, replacing the Left Democratic Front and thus prompting Vijayan's resignation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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