The latest election trends in Kerala showed the Congress-led United Democratic Front crossing the halfway mark, with the alliance leading in 99 seats in the 140-member Assembly, according to Election Commission trends reported on Sunday. The numbers placed the UDF comfortably above the majority mark of 71, setting up a clear lead in the state as counting progressed.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor welcomed the momentum by describing the party as one that stands for change. Speaking on the emerging trends, he said the Congress wants to change the political style that has been in place for the past decade and argued that a new kind of politics is needed in the state. His remarks came as the UDF’s lead strengthened across Kerala.
On the question of a chief ministerial face, Tharoor said the party was not discussing that issue at the moment and that the leadership would wait for the final result before taking any decision. He said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge would send someone to speak with the winning MLAs once the results are finalized, after which the party leadership would express its view and the high command would make the final call.
The latest trends marked a significant moment for the Congress in Kerala, where the party has been trying to rebuild itself as an alternative to the ruling front. Tharoor’s comments framed the contest not just as a numbers game, but as a political shift in the making.
As counting continues, the focus remains on whether the UDF can convert its strong lead into a stable mandate and what shape the leadership decision will take once the results are formally announced.