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Kerala Assembly Elections: UDF Triumphs, BJP Makes Inroads
Why in news?
The Indian National Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has won the Kerala Assembly elections, ending the decade-long rule of the Left Democratic Front (LDF). The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also managed to secure representation in the Assembly.
Key points
- The UDF secured a strong majority with 97 out of 140 seats.
- The LDF secured 35 seats, marking a significant shift after ten years in power.
- The BJP-led NDA secured 3 seats, indicating a marginal but notable entry into the state legislature.
- The 2024 Lok Sabha elections and 2025 local body elections had previously signaled this trend towards the UDF.
Background & context
Kerala has a history of alternating between LDF and UDF governments. The election results indicate a potential shift in this traditional pattern, with the Congress regaining prominence. The BJP's entry, though small, could influence future political equations.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The UDF won 97 out of 140 seats in the Kerala Assembly elections.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Polity and Governance (Electoral outcomes, political trends in states, performance of national parties in regional contexts).