Kerala Assembly Elections: UDF Takes Early Lead in Vote Counting
The counting of votes from the Kerala Assembly elections has commenced, revealing that the Congress-led UDF is leading in initial trends. With over 60 seats in their favor, the UDF is showing a strong performance against the CPI(M)-led LDF, which is ahead in more than 50 constituencies. These trends are based on the counting of postal ballots, which constitute a small percentage of the total votes. Stay tuned for further updates as the counting progresses.
| May 4, 2026, 09:01 IST
Vote Counting Trends in Kerala Assembly Elections
Thiruvananthapuram: As the counting of votes from the Kerala Assembly elections held on April 9 begins, early indications suggest that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is in the lead.
Reports indicate that the UDF is currently ahead in more than 60 constituencies, while the Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by CPI(M), is leading in over 50 seats.
These preliminary trends are derived from the counting of postal ballots, which represent 1.36% of the total votes cast.