Kerala Assembly polls 2026: UDF expects sweep as LDF, NDA seek gains in Ernakulam

A day after voting in the Assembly elections, all major political fronts in Ernakulam district expressed optimism about an improved performance, even as the higher voter turnout of 79.89% triggers speculation.

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), based on a preliminary assessment of the polling, on Friday (April 10, 2026) exuded confidence that it would record a sweeping victory by winning all 14 constituencies in the district. The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF), meanwhile, said its seat share would go up, while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), headed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), said it was all set to open its account in the district.

The UDF, which is confident of a “State-wide trend” in its favour, is also expecting a wave to sweep across the district. “The political circumstances are such that there is no reason for us to lose any seat in the district. This is an election that gave people a chance to vote directly against the Pinarayi government. This is the sentiment we felt throughout the campaign,” District Congress Committee president Mohammed Shiyas said.