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Congress led UDF wins Kerala in historic upset against LDF
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
Communists lose their last hold, power shifts decisively
The Congress-led United Democratic Front has secured a historic victory in Kerala, defeating the Left Democratic Front and delivering a major setback to the Communist party. With the incumbent government voted out, the result marks a sharp shift in the state’s political trend. The win strengthens Congress’s grip, bringing it to govern four states overall.
- UDF sweeps Kerala, defeating the LDF
- Result is a major setback for the Communist party
- Incumbent government was voted out in this election
- Congress now governs four states
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