UDF sweeps central Kerala region

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Uma Thomas bettered her ain  grounds   to triumph   by a borderline   of 50,211 votes

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It was a whitewash for the UDF successful the 4 cardinal Kerala districts, frankincense adding to the awesome amusement of the beforehand crossed the State. The LDF drew a blank successful Ernakulam (14 Assembly seats), Kottayam (nine seats) and Idukki districts (five seats). However, Thrissur territory provided it with the much-needed solace wherever it outperformed its rivals and prevented a UDF cleanable expanse successful the region. The LDF won 9 of the 13 seats successful the territory leaving conscionable 4 to the UDF.

Though Ernakulam is historically considered a UDF bastion, the LDF had snatched 5 seats distant from the UDF successful 2021. However, the Congress and its allies won each the seats and ensured the decision of P. Rajeeve, a CPI (M) strongman and the Industries Minister successful the outgoing Ministry, successful the process.

Published - May 04, 2026 11:19 p.m. IST

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