We will cross 100 seats in Kerala: Congress leader VD Satheesan

Opposition leader VD Satheesan expresses confidence that Congress-led United Democratic Front will secure over 100 seats in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, predicting the Left Democratic Front will fall below 40 seats. Using a dance metaphor, he emphasises the importance of UDF leaders working in harmony, stating that people of Kerala want the alliance to 'dance together'. Satheesan claims Congress represents the 'Nehruvian left' and accuses CPM of moving rightward and appeasing communities. He highlights anti-incumbency against the LDF government, citing price rise and civic issues. The opposition leader asserts that unlike previous elections in 2016 and 2021, the party is no longer demoralised, pointing to victories in Lok Sabha polls (18 out of 20 seats) and local body elections. Rahul Gandhi's message on unity has been well received, with leaders acknowledging the need to focus on bringing UDF to power rather than individual positions. Shashi Tharoor notes Kerala offers Congress its best prospect among five poll-bound states.