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The CPI has projected a decline in its Kerala Assembly tally based on an internal review, indicating possible shifts within the ruling LDF. The assessment has also brought internal dissent to light ahead of the election results

Polling in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry witnessed strong voter turnout under peaceful conditions, with Puducherry recording the highest participation at 89.08 per cent. Assam saw enthusiastic rural and tribal participation, Kerala maintained disciplined polling, and Puducherry showcased innovative voter engagement with a robot greeting electors.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hit back at Telangana CM Revanth Reddy over his “Nee po mone Vijaya” remark during a Kerala campaign. The exchange has escalated political tensions ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections in the State

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, addressing a rally in Idukki, declared that the United Democratic Front is poised to form the next government in Kerala. He accused the ruling Left Democratic Front of corruption and mismanagement, while alleging a covert understanding with the BJP.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, campaigning in Kerala for the Congress party, reiterated claims about the implementation of six guarantees and filling government job vacancies in Telangana. His statements, including assertions of 70,000 jobs filled, contradict his own Assembly record of 16,978 posts and recruitment processes initiated under the previous BRS government.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao has challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to substantiate his claims of governance success made during his Kerala campaign. Rao accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its six guarantees, citing incomplete farm loan waivers, stalled welfare schemes, and inadequate irrigation measures

Revanth Reddy challenged Keralam opposition leaders to visit Telangana to verify six guarantees implementation while unveiling the UDF manifesto, even as criticism persists over delays in fulfilling similar promises made during the 2023 Telangana elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing BJP booth workers in Kerala ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections, accused the Congress and Left parties of aligning with fundamentalist forces to divide society and tarnish India’s global image. He urged voters to give BJP-NDA a chance, citing the party’s local poll gains in Thiruvananthapuram.

Rahul Gandhi expressed confidence that the Congress-led UDF will secure a landslide victory in Kerala with around 100 seats. He highlighted party unity and anti-incumbency as key factors as campaigning intensifies ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections

The Congress has expressed confidence of winning the Kerala Assembly elections, criticising the LDF for failing on jobs and healthcare. Leaders Pawan Khera and Shashi Tharoor cited anti-incumbency and said the BJP remains a marginal player in the state

The BJP criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over his remarks, claiming they reflect concern over the party’s growing support in the state. BJP leaders expressed confidence in expanding their presence ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections

Ahead of Kerala Assembly polls, the CPI(M) is intensifying cultural outreach to secure a third term for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. By engaging film icons like Mohanlal and other artists, the party aims to strengthen its public image 

The Union Cabinet has approved the Kerala government’s proposal to rename the State as Keralam. The decision, taken ahead of Assembly elections, will now move through constitutional procedures under Article 3 before the Bill is introduced in Parliament

"The CPI(M)-led LDF will play its due role in this and we expect that the people of Kerala who have always stood up as one will continue to do so in a more stronger manner," he said.

As per the Election Commission figures, the LDF is ahead in 85 seats, while the opposition Congress-headed UDF is leading in 44 segments and the BJP-NDA, in three constituencies.

All the exit polls had predicted a clean victory for the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left with a minimum of 75 seats and a maximum of 120 seats.

Voting took place in the state on April 6 to elect 140 legislators to the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly.

Kerala had witnessed a fierce campaign in the run up to the polls by the ruling CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front (LDF), Opposition Congress led United Democratic Front (UDF) and the BJP led NDA.

The ruling LDF is hoping to retain power for a second consecutive term breaking the state's four-decades-old trend of alternating between the UDF every five year.

Shah said the people of the state see BJP as an alternative for the opposition UDF and ruling LDF.