Thiruvananthapuram: Posters of Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal were put up along Trivandrum Road on Tuesday as celebrations erupted following the Congress-led United Democratic Front’s (UDF) sweeping victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, even as speculation grows over the alliance’s chief ministerial face.
The UDF secured a commanding 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly, marking a decisive mandate and a major political shift in the state after a decade. The Congress emerged as the single largest party within the alliance with 63 seats, while its key ally, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), won 22 seats.
An elated Venugopal described the outcome as a “tsunami” in favour of the alliance.
“Kerala has won, it is a UDF tsunami. We thank the three crore people of Kerala for a historic, record-breaking mandate in the UDF’s favour, giving us 102 seats,” he said in a post on X.
Highlighting the scale of the victory, he added, “Red fortresses have been demolished, traditional arithmetic has been rejected, and a UDF wave has swept through Kerala.”
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also congratulated party leaders and workers, thanking the people of the state for their trust.
“Thank you to my brothers and sisters in Kerala for a truly decisive mandate. Congratulations to every UDF leader and worker for a hard-fought, well-run campaign,” he said, adding that the new government would work to harness the state’s talent and potential.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra echoed similar sentiments, expressing gratitude to voters and assuring that the UDF would strive to fulfil its commitments with “honesty and humility.”
She also highlighted the alliance’s clean sweep in Wayanad, where all seven seats were won, calling it a strong endorsement of the party’s vision.
Priyanka Gandhi further lauded party workers for their efforts during the campaign.
“To the workers and leaders of the UDF who worked day and night… my heartiest congratulations and gratitude for your tireless efforts,” she said.
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