Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 | Verdict against LDF's 'anti-people policies', says Congress as UDF heads for big win

The Congress in Kerala on Monday thanked the people of the state for what it termed a "thumping victory", as trends in the April 9 Assembly polls indicated a decisive edge for the UDF.

While addressing at the party headquarters, KPCC president Sunny Joseph said that the emerging verdict was a clear rejection of the CPI(M)-led LDF government's "anti-people policies".

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He said, "The counting of votes is still progressing. The present trend indicates that the people of the state are giving the UDF a historic victory."

Calling the outcome a "thumping victory", Joseph said that the trend mirrored the mandate seen in the recent local body polls.

"It is a clear verdict against the LDF government's anti-people policies," he said.

AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, and senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala, Shashi Tharoor and Kodikkunnil Suresh were also present during the press meet.

The leaders also shared a tri-colour cake marking the performance of the party and the UDF.

According to available trends, the Congress-led UDF was ahead in at least 96 seats, while the LDF was leading in around 42 constituencies. The BJP-led NDA was ahead in two seats.

(With PTI inputs)