Congress Declares UDF Wave in Kerala Despite BJP's Civic Win

In Kerala, Congress argues that BJP's municipal win in Thiruvananthapuram doesn't overshadow the UDF's strong statewide performance in local body elections. Congress leader KC Venugopal and MP Shashi Tharoor highlight a UDF wave set for the 2026 Assembly polls, despite BJP's breakthrough in the city.

The Congress has downplayed the BJP's notable win in the Thiruvananthapuram municipal corporation, claiming that the broader electoral landscape in Kerala reflects a stronger wave for the United Democratic Front (UDF), a sentiment echoed as voters prepare for the 2026 Assembly elections.

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal remarked on the laughable nature of the BJP's declared surge in Kerala, contrasting it with MP Shashi Tharoor's commentary that, despite the BJP's success, the electorate's verdict signifies the respect deserved by each contender in a democracy.

The data reveals UDF's overwhelming victory across municipal, block, and grama panchayats, asserting dominance in several corporations and districts, while dismissing BJP's corporate win as media exaggeration, spotlighting an unchanged political narrative in Kerala.

(With inputs from agencies.)