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Kerala exit polls 2026 UDF vs LDF could flip power after a decade in opposition
Politics
Published on 2 May 2026
Sabarimala could swing votes as anti incumbency bites hard
Kerala exit polls 2026 point to a potential shift in power, with the Congress-led UDF challenging the ruling Left Democratic Front after a decade in opposition. Seat projections suggest a tight contest influenced by anti-incumbency, economic worries, and the Sabarimala dispute. Both fronts are pitching expansive welfare promises as counting approaches.
- Exit polls indicate UDF may unseat the LDF after years out of power
- Projections point to a close, high-stakes fight for Kerala’s next government
- Anti-incumbency and economic anxieties are major voter drivers
- Sabarimala dispute is flagged as a potential election swing factor
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