Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: P. Rajeeve fails to survive anti-incumbency wave in Kalamassery
V.E. Abdul Gafoor, of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), won the Kalamassery constituency seat in Kerala, defeating outgoing Industries Minister P. Rajeeve of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)]. Gafoor secured a significant victory with 80,606 votes compared to Rajeeve's 64,294. The LDF, which had pinned its hopes on Rajeeve's performance as a minister, suffered setbacks across several municipalities in the region. Rajeeve conceded defeat and acknowledged the anti-incumbency wave affecting the Left camp.
6 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
The UDF is expected to form a Cabinet in the coming week, with high chances of representation for six north Kerala districts.
— The Hindu
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) secured a landslide victory in the Kerala state assembly elections, ending the 10-year tenure of the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF).
7 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
The Kerala Congress (Joseph) demands at least two ministerial positions in the new UDF government in Kerala.
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