Kerala Election Result 2026 highlights: All 140 seats declared, UDF seals decisive mandate

The final results show the UDF firmly ahead, with Congress emerging as the single-largest party. The LDF has been reduced significantly, marking the end of its tenure after two consecutive terms in power.

The BJP has won 3 seats, while Independents and smaller parties have a limited presence, reinforcing Kerala’s largely bipolar political landscape.

All results for the 140-member Kerala Assembly are now in, confirming a clear and decisive victory for the Congress-led United Democratic Front. The alliance has comfortably crossed the majority mark, cementing its return to power in the state.

With the final tally in place, the scale of the UDF’s win underlines a strong anti-incumbency wave against the LDF government and a broad-based mandate across constituencies.

The ruling Left Democratic Front has fallen behind, with CPI(M) at 26 seats and CPI at 8, while smaller allies have managed marginal gains. The BJP has once again struggled to expand in Kerala, winning just 3 seats.

Independents have secured 3 seats and are leading in one more. With numbers nearly final, the UDF is now set to return to power, marking a significant political turnaround in the state.

The Congress-led United Democratic Front is poised for a decisive victory, comfortably crossing the majority mark in the 140-member House. The outcome signals a clear shift in voter sentiment after a decade of LDF rule.

The Congress has emerged as the single-largest party with 63 seats, while IUML has secured 22 and Kerala Congress added 7. Allies like RSP and Kerala Congress (Jacob) have further strengthened the UDF’s winning tally.
 

The appointed observer is expected to travel to Kerala tomorrow to oversee the CLP proceedings and facilitate consensus on leadership. The crucial CLP meeting, where the leader of the legislature party will be chosen, is likely to take place the day after.

These developments come as the UDF prepares to formally stake claim to form the next government in the state.
 

Congress leader K C Venugopal is set to reach Delhi tonight as the party moves swiftly to initiate the government formation process in Kerala. Sources indicate that discussions at the central level are expected to shape the next steps.

The Congress is likely to appoint an observer for the Kerala Congress Legislature Party (CLP) later tonight, signalling the start of leadership consultations within the newly elected MLAs.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy congratulated leaders, workers and cadres of the Congress-led UDF alliance for what he described as an “extraordinary” and hard-fought victory in Kerala. He hailed the result as a historic mandate for the alliance.

Reddy also praised key leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and K C Venugopal for steering the campaign, while thanking the people of Kerala for their support during his outreach in the state.

Congress MP K C Venugopal said the UDF effectively capitalised on strong anti-incumbency sentiment against the ruling LDF government in Kerala. He noted that public dissatisfaction played a key role in shaping the electoral outcome.

Venugopal also claimed that voters responded positively to leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, while alleging that corruption under the LDF government influenced the mandate in favour of the UDF.

The ruling Left Democratic Front has fallen significantly behind, with CPI(M) at 26 seats and CPI at 8, while smaller allies have made only marginal contributions. The alliance’s tally stands at 37, marking a sharp reversal from its previous dominance.

Meanwhile, the BJP has won 3 seats, and Independents account for 4, indicating limited impact beyond the two main fronts. With numbers firmly in its favour, the UDF is now set to form the next government in Kerala..

The Congress-led United Democratic Front has surged ahead in the Kerala Assembly elections 2026, delivering a commanding performance and moving well past the majority mark. The alliance’s strong showing across regions signals a decisive shift in voter sentiment.

At the centre of this surge is the Congress, which has won 63 seats, while IUML has secured 21 and is leading in one more, taking its tally to 22. Allies like Kerala Congress, RSP and others have further strengthened the coalition’s position.
 

The Left Democratic Front has been reduced to 35 seats, with CPI(M) winning 26 and CPI securing 8, marking a sharp fall from its previous performance. RJD managed to pick up one seat.

The BJP has won three seats, improving its presence in the Assembly, while Independents and smaller parties accounted for the remaining seats, indicating limited space outside the two main alliances.

The United Democratic Front has swept poll with 99 seats, signalling a decisive return to power. The Congress led the charge with 63 seats, while IUML added 22, giving the alliance a dominant edge across the state.

Smaller allies including Kerala Congress factions, RSP and others also contributed, reflecting a broad-based mandate in favour of the UDF.
 

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge thanked the people of Kerala for placing their trust in the party and the United Democratic Front, calling the verdict a turning point for the state’s governance. He said the mandate reflects confidence in a people-centric development model.

Kharge also praised party leaders, workers and allies for their relentless campaign efforts, adding that the Congress remains committed to restoring Kerala’s “lost glory” through welfare-driven and inclusive policies.

The Left Democratic Front has been limited to just 35 seats, with CPI(M) securing 26 and CPI winning 8, marking a sharp decline from its previous tally. Smaller allies like RJD managed to win a lone seat.

Meanwhile, the BJP-led alliance won 3 seats, while others, including Independents and smaller parties, accounted for the remaining seats, highlighting a fragmented opposition beyond the two main fronts.

The United Democratic Front has delivered a commanding performance in Kerala, winning 99 seats and comfortably crossing the majority mark in the Assembly. The Congress emerged as the biggest contributor with 63 seats, followed by IUML with 22, reinforcing the alliance’s dominance.

Other UDF partners including Kerala Congress factions and smaller allies also chipped in, underlining a broad-based mandate for the coalition.

The projected UDF victory marks more than just a regime change, hinting at a generational shift in Kerala politics after the era of stalwarts like K Karunakaran and Oommen Chandy.

Leaders such as V D Satheesan, Sunny Joseph, Ramesh Chennithala and K C Venugopal are now at the forefront, with discussions around the next Chief Minister gaining traction as the alliance edges closer to forming the government.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is currently leading in Dharmadam by 11,800 votes, polling 74,476 votes after 13 rounds against Congress candidate V P Abdul Rasheed. His position remains steady despite the broader setbacks faced by the LDF.

Meanwhile, in Nemom, Kerala minister V Sivankutty is trailing BJP’s Rajeev Chandrasekhar by 1,789 votes after 11 rounds, indicating a tightly contested battle in the constituency.
 

Early trends indicate a decisive turnaround in Kerala, with the Congress-led UDF leading in around 95 seats, well ahead of the LDF’s 36. The scale of the lead points to strong anti-incumbency against the ruling Left front.

The UDF’s resurgence follows consistent gains in recent elections, with voter dissatisfaction and key controversies likely impacting the LDF’s performance. A return to power after a decade now appears imminent.