New Delhi, April 11 Veteran CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat expressed confidence on Saturday that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) would retain power in Kerala, saying early reports from the election process indicated a favorable outcome for the alliance.
Asked about the recently held assembly elections in the state, Karat expressed optimism.
"The Kerala elections have concluded, and all reports indicate that the LDF has performed well, and we expect the LDF government to return," Karat told
The single-phase election for the Kerala Legislative Assembly was held on April 9 after a fierce and closely contested campaign between the CPI(M)-led LDF and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), with both sides engaging in a high-decibel contest across the state.
The LDF is seeking a third consecutive term in office – a rare feat in Kerala's political landscape, which has traditionally seen power alternate between the LDF and the UDF. The election also saw the Bharatiya Janata Party intensify its efforts to expand its presence, adding a triangular dimension to the contest.