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Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE: UDF Landslide Underway; CM Pinarayi Vijayan & 13 Ministers Trail

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – In a dramatic reversal of political fortunes, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is sweeping toward a landslide victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. As counting enters the final stages this afternoon, May 4, the UDF has comfortably crossed the 100-seat mark, signaling the end of the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) historic two-term run.

Live Counting Trends: The UDF Wave

The "alternating power" tradition of Kerala appears to have returned with a vengeance. Initial trends from postal ballots have transformed into a massive mandate for the Opposition.

  • UDF (Congress+): Leading/Won in 102 seats

  • LDF (Left Front): Leading/Won in 37 seats

  • NDA (BJP+): Leading in 1 seat (Nemom)

The Magic Figure: With 140 seats in the Kerala Assembly, the majority mark is 71. The UDF is currently tracking toward its best performance since 2001.

Shockwaves: CM Pinarayi Vijayan Struggles

The biggest story of the day is the precarious position of the incumbent cabinet.

  • Dharmadam Drama: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is locked in an unexpectedly tight battle in his bastion, Dharmadam. While he regained a slim lead of 1,500 votes in the later rounds, he trailed for most of the morning to UDF’s VP Abdul Rasheed.

  • Cabinet Collapse: A staggering 13 ministers of the LDF government are currently trailing, including high-profile names like P. Rajeeve, Veena George, and R. Bindu.

Key Winners and Performances

  1. Chandy Oommen (Puthuppally): Retained his late father Oommen Chandy’s seat with a massive margin of 52,907 votes, the highest recorded so far.

  2. Ramesh Chennithala (Haripad): Declared winner by over 23,000 votes, cementing his status as a frontrunner for the Chief Ministerial post.

  3. P.K. Firoz (Koduvally): Secured an impressive victory with a margin of 36,682 votes.

  4. The NDA Factor: The BJP-led NDA, which hoped for a double-digit breakthrough, is currently leading only in Nemom, where Rajeev Chandrasekhar is fighting a close contest.

Why the LDF is Faltering

Analysts suggest that a combination of anti-incumbency, allegations surrounding the "Special Intensive Revision" of voter rolls, and a consolidated youth vote toward the Congress have shifted the scales. The IUML has also shown a near-perfect strike rate in the Malabar region, winning 23 of the 27 seats it contested.

The Road Ahead

UDF supporters have already begun celebrations across the state, from the KPCC headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram to the streets of Kochi. "This is a victory of teamwork and a mandate against arrogance," stated Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan, who is also holding a stable lead in Paravur.


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