Kerala Election Results: UDF heads for landslide, leads in 97 seats as Congress celebrates
Synopsis
The UDF is on course for a near-landslide in Kerala, leading in 97 of the state's assembly seats as counting nears its end — a dramatic reversal that would end the LDF's decade in power. Scenes of jubilation at the KPCC office in Thiruvananthapuram, with K.C. Venugopal emerging as the frontrunner for chief minister, signal a major shift in Kerala's political landscape.
Key Takeaways
The UDF leads in 97 seats , the LDF in 40 , and the BJP in 3 as counting nears completion on 4 May 2025 .
Ramesh Chennithala leads by over 10,000 votes in Haripad ; V.D.
Satheesan recovered from early deficit in Paravur .
Venugopal is widely seen as a potential chief ministerial candidate; he cut the victory cake at KPCC headquarters.
A UDF win would end the LDF's decade-long rule in Kerala.
Celebrations at the KPCC office in Thiruvananthapuram included sweets distribution and sloganeering by party workers.
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) surged to a commanding lead in the Kerala Assembly elections, with trends on Monday, 4 May pointing to a near-landslide victory and an end to the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) decade-long rule in the state. As counting entered its final lap, the UDF was ahead in 97 seats, the LDF in 40, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in three.
Celebrations at Congress Headquarters
Jubilant scenes broke out at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office in Thiruvananthapuram as the scale of the UDF's advantage became clear. State party president Sunny Joseph remained glued to television screens tracking constituency-wise leads, briefly anxious when early rounds showed him trailing before he regained his lead — mirroring the broader UDF surge across the state.
Veteran leader Ramesh Chennithala, leading by over 10,000 votes in Haripad, was among the first senior figures to arrive at headquarters. His entry triggered loud sloganeering, with jubilant party workers lifting him onto their shoulders and carrying him inside amid cheers.
Venugopal and Satheesan Arrive to a Frenzy
K.C. Venugopal, widely seen as a potential chief ministerial candidate, arrived shortly after, sending supporters into a frenzy. He too was carried into the building by an ecstatic crowd.
The most dramatic moment came with the arrival of Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan, who had briefly trailed in early rounds in Paravur before staging a comeback. His appearance at the KPCC office sparked near-chaotic scenes, with workers surging forward, lifting and escorting him inside amid chants and applause.
Victory Cake and a Show of Unity
Venugopal later cut the victory cake at the state party headquarters, personally distributing pieces to senior leaders including Shashi Tharoor, Sunny Joseph, Chennithala, and Satheesan. Outside, party workers distributed sweets and raised slogans as the festive atmosphere continued to build.
What This Means for Kerala Politics
With leads consolidating across constituencies, the UDF appears on course to end the LDF's decade-long hold on power — a dramatic political turnaround in a state that has historically alternated between the two fronts. Notably, this would be the most decisive UDF mandate in recent memory, with the BJP's modest tally of three seats suggesting the party's ambitious Kerala expansion has not yet translated into a legislative breakthrough. The coming days will determine who leads the next government, with K.C. Venugopal emerging as the frontrunner for the chief ministerial post.
Point of View
And it raises an immediate question the Congress has not publicly answered: who governs? Venugopal's name is in circulation, but he is a Union-level figure whose elevation to a state chief ministership would be constitutionally straightforward yet politically complex. The LDF's collapse to 40 seats also demands scrutiny — whether this is a verdict against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's governance or a structural realignment will shape how both fronts rebuild. The BJP's three-seat tally, meanwhile, suggests its Kerala project remains aspirational rather than electoral.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Kerala election results as of 4 May 2025?
As of counting on 4 May 2025, the Congress-led UDF is leading in 97 seats, the LDF in 40, and the BJP in 3. The UDF appears on course for a near-landslide victory that would end the LDF's decade-long rule.
Who is likely to become Kerala's next Chief Minister?
K.C. Venugopal is widely seen as a potential chief ministerial candidate following the UDF's strong performance. No formal announcement has been made, and the Congress leadership is yet to confirm a name.
How did V.D. Satheesan perform in the Kerala elections?
Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan, contesting from Paravur, briefly trailed in early counting rounds before staging a comeback to take the lead. His arrival at the KPCC headquarters triggered near-chaotic scenes of celebration.
What would a UDF victory mean for Kerala politics?
A UDF win would end the Left Democratic Front's decade-long hold on power in Kerala. Historically, the state has alternated between the two fronts, and this result — if confirmed — would mark one of the most decisive mandates in recent memory.
How did the BJP perform in the Kerala election results?
The BJP is leading in only three seats as of the latest trends, suggesting the party's ambitions to expand its footprint in Kerala have not yet translated into a significant legislative presence.
