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Congress returns to power in Kerala after decade as CM decision looms over party leaders
Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
UDF’s win puts Congress CM choice back in play
Kerala’s politics has turned sharply as the Congress-led UDF dethrones the incumbent LDF after a decade in power. Party leaders are now weighing who should become the next Chief Minister, with prominent Congress figures in the running. The LDF’s heavy defeat has triggered internal introspection, while the BJP’s entry with three seats signals a growing appetite for change among voters.
- UDF, led by Congress, returns to power after 10 years
- Congress leaders are debating the next Chief Minister
- LDF faces a major defeat and internal review
- BJP wins three seats, marking a breakthrough
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