Published Apr 09, 2026 | 6:49 AM ⚊ Updated Apr 09, 2026 | 7:09 PM
Kerala went to the polls on 9 April.
Ever since the Election Commission declared the date of the Kerala Assembly elections, the state has been witnessing high-stakes poll campaigning by all three major fronts — the LDF, the UDF and the NDA.
On Thursday evening, polling concluded at 6 pm. However, the results will be known only on 4 May.
Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF was looking for a third consecutive term in power, while the UDF went all out to capture the reins of the state after 10 years. The NDA, meanwhile, sought to get as many members as possible into the state Assembly.
LDF has fielded several high-profile candidates, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, several ministers of the state Cabinet and former ministers, including former health minister KK Shailaja.
From the UDF, major names include Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan, KPCC President Sunny Joseph, former home minister Ramesh Chennithala, and IUML leaders, including PK Kunhalikutty, KM Shaji and others.
The NDA has fielded major names like BJP’s State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar, former state president K Surendran, Sobha Surendran and former Union Minister V Muraleedharan.
