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Kerala election winners now average Rs 7 crore assets after assets doubled since 2021

Kerala election winners now average Rs 7 crore assets after assets doubled since 2021

ET Graphics reports that winning candidates in Kerala’s recent Assembly elections are far wealthier than in the prior cycle, with average assets doubling to around Rs 7 crore since 2021. The Congress-led UDF won decisively, and asset holdings among Congress and BJP winners were higher than those of other parties. Re-elected MLAs also recorded notable asset growth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
Kerala election topples Pinarayi Vijayan as 13 ministers lose badly in UDF win

Kerala election topples Pinarayi Vijayan as 13 ministers lose badly in UDF win

Kerala’s Assembly election results mark a major shift, ending Pinarayi Vijayan’s Left Democratic Front (LDF) rule after 10 years. The Congress-led UDF’s victory is reflected in a sharp personal defeat for the ruling cabinet, with 13 of 21 state ministers losing their seats as Left strongholds fell across the state.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 4 May 2026

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UDF returns to power in Kerala ending Left rule as voters deliver sweeping verdict

UDF returns to power in Kerala ending Left rule as voters deliver sweeping verdict

Kerala voters have ended the Left’s decade-long rule as the Congress-led UDF surged to 102 seats in the 140-member assembly, defeating the LDF. The BJP also improved its position with three seats. In a notable first for IUML, Fathima Thahiliya became the party’s first woman lawmaker, while PM Modi pledged central support for Kerala’s development.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Kerala election results 2026 early trends spark shock as CM Pinarayi Vijayan trails Dharmadam

Kerala election results 2026 early trends spark shock as CM Pinarayi Vijayan trails Dharmadam

Kerala’s election result battle is already turning volatile as early counting trends show CM Pinarayi Vijayan trailing in Dharmadam. Chennithala is leading in Haripad, while multiple ministers also appear behind. Congress-UDF looks ahead across several seats, and LDF is gaining ground too, with BJP-led NDA leading in a few constituencies. Final outcomes are still awaited.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Thrissur Election 2026 Live Clash Will Padmaja Venugopal Break History or LDF Hold Fast

Thrissur Election 2026 Live Clash Will Padmaja Venugopal Break History or LDF Hold Fast

Thrissur is set for a high-stakes, unpredictable fight in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. Live updates are tracking constituency results using official Election Commission of India data, including winners, losers, and party performance trends. The contest centers on whether Padmaja Venugopal can script a political shift against the incumbent grip of LDF, or if the seat stays within the ruling alliance’s reach.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 4 May 2026
Palakkad Election Results 2026 triangular fight tips Kerala balance as actor Ramesh Pisharody takes on BJP and CPI(M)

Palakkad Election Results 2026 triangular fight tips Kerala balance as actor Ramesh Pisharody takes on BJP and CPI(M)

Palakkad’s Election Results 2026 could reshape Kerala’s political map in a rare three-way contest. Congress backs actor Ramesh Pisharody, CPI(M) has businessman NMR Razak, while BJP fields veteran leader Sobha Surendran. Coming after Rahul Mamkootathil’s recent by-election win, early exit poll signals point to a possible change in power across the state.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026

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Nemom vote counting begins at 8 AM as LDF UDF face NDA challenge for key seat

Nemom vote counting begins at 8 AM as LDF UDF face NDA challenge for key seat

Vote counting for the Nemom Assembly election in Kerala begins at 8 AM, with initial trends expected soon after. The incumbent V. Sivankutty of the LDF faces a tough contest from Rajeev Chandrasekhar representing the NDA, while K.S. Sabarinadhan of the UDF adds to the triangular battle. The results could reshape the political balance in this high-attention Thiruvananthapuram seat.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 4 May 2026
Dharmadam Election Result LIVE Will LDF Hold Power or UDF Pull Off a Surprise Win

Dharmadam Election Result LIVE Will LDF Hold Power or UDF Pull Off a Surprise Win

Counting begins in Kerala’s Dharmadam seat with high stakes for both LDF and UDF. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is defending the stronghold where CPM previously surged to an 83.33% win in 2021. With trends expected from 8 am, the key question remains: can the incumbent alliance maintain control or will voters spring an unexpected shift?

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 4 May 2026
BJP candidate P C George bets Rs 1 crore and predicts hung Kerala Assembly

BJP candidate P C George bets Rs 1 crore and predicts hung Kerala Assembly

BJP candidate P C George is confident of winning the Poonjar Assembly seat and says his son Shone George will win in Pala. In a striking claim, he has bet Rs 1 crore on the outcome and expects Kerala to end in a hung Assembly, with the UDF leading. He projects the NDA winning around 11 seats, with results due Monday.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026
Kerala Exit Poll Predicts UDF Landslide With Anti Incumbency Fuel

Kerala Exit Poll Predicts UDF Landslide With Anti Incumbency Fuel

A Kerala exit poll projects the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) winning a clear majority in the 2026 Assembly elections, targeting 88–92 seats and about 38.5% vote share. The survey points to a strong anti-incumbency wave helping UDF cross the 70-seat mark, while the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is estimated at 42–46 seats.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 30 Apr 2026

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Kerala Exit Poll 2026 Signals Shift as Women Lead, Counting Looms on May 4

Kerala Exit Poll 2026 Signals Shift as Women Lead, Counting Looms on May 4

Kerala’s 2026 assembly exit polls point to a likely direction for the next government, with turnout staying high and women voters showing major participation. Campaigns across parties increasingly centered on women-focused promises, raising the stakes ahead of counting on May 4. The result will follow the LDF’s 2021 win that kept Pinarayi Vijayan in power.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
BJP in Kerala targets select pockets to break the two party lock and spark a three way fight

BJP in Kerala targets select pockets to break the two party lock and spark a three way fight

The BJP is intensifying its Kerala push by concentrating on select constituencies and prominent local faces. Its strategy leans on a development oriented pitch, aiming to disrupt a state long defined by a bipolar contest. With exit polls expected later today, the party’s attempt to force a three corner race could determine whether it expands beyond its current footprint.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Kerala Exit Poll 2026 Live Updates Who Could Win the Three Cornered Fight for CM

Kerala Exit Poll 2026 Live Updates Who Could Win the Three Cornered Fight for CM

Kerala exit poll results for 2026 are rolling in, sharpening the contest between Pinarayi Vijayan’s LDF and V D Satheesan’s UDF. Analysts are also watching BJP seat-share signals that could disrupt the usual bipolar battle. With early predictions pointing to a tight three cornered verdict, the question is whether any alliance can decisively break through to form government.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 29 Apr 2026
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