Shashi Tharoor, a senior Congress Member of Parliament, said he is confident the United Democratic Front (UDF) will win the Kerala state assembly elections.
The outcome of this election determines the governance of one of India's most politically active states. A decisive shift in power would signal a significant change in the regional political landscape and impact the broader influence of the Congress-led coalition.
Tharoor spoke Sunday, May 3, regarding the upcoming results. He said, "I am confident that the United Democratic Front will sweep the polls in Kerala." The MP said the coalition is confident of winning more than 75 seats [1].
Tharoor attributed this confidence to a unanimous consensus among political observers and the strength of the UDF campaign. He also predicted a wider collapse for the opposition, saying, "The Left Democratic Front will lose power everywhere in the country" [2].
Public anticipation is high as the state prepares for the official tally. Vote counting is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. [3] on Monday, May 4, 2026 [4].
While Tharoor expressed certainty, projections from exit polls have remained mixed. Some reports project a UDF win [5], while other observers have met these projections with skepticism [6]. Despite these contradictions, the Congress leader said the resurgence of the UDF is inevitable.
“"I am confident that the United Democratic Front will sweep the polls in Kerala."”
The prediction of a 75-seat victory suggests the UDF is aiming for a comfortable majority, which would allow the Congress-led coalition to implement its agenda without heavy reliance on smaller partners. If Tharoor's forecast holds, it would mark a significant defeat for the Left Democratic Front and potentially shift the momentum of the Congress party in other regional contests across India.
