Thiruvananthapuram: In a major political development in Kerala, the latest exit poll projections have indicated a strong comeback for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), suggesting that the alliance is on course to form the government after a gap of 10 years. The survey predicts that the UDF could secure around 85 seats out of 140, comfortably crossing the majority mark.
According to the exit poll data, the performance of the UDF has seen a significant surge across central and southern Kerala, where voter sentiment appears to have shifted in favour of the opposition alliance. The results suggest a clear anti-incumbency wave against the ruling front, with several key constituencies showing a decisive swing.
The projections also indicate that the ruling alliance is likely to face heavy losses in urban and semi-urban regions, where issues such as unemployment, price rise, and governance concerns have dominated the election narrative. Political analysts believe that local-level dissatisfaction has played a crucial role in shaping voter behaviour this time.
The Congress party, a key constituent of the UDF, appears to have regained its traditional vote base, with strong support from minority communities and youth voters. If the exit poll trends translate into actual results, it would mark a significant revival for the party in Kerala politics after a decade in opposition. However,
political experts caution that exit polls are only indicative and not final outcomes. The actual results will be closely watched when counting takes place, as even small shifts in voter turnout and postal ballots could alter the final picture in several closely contested constituencies.
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