Thiruvananthapuram, May 05 (V7N) — The Indian state of Kerala has witnessed a historic political shift as the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) returned to power with a landslide victory, ending the rule of the Left Democratic Front (LDF).

According to the results of the 140-seat state assembly elections announced on Monday, the UDF secured around 98 seats, while the LDF was reduced to just 35 seats—marking a dramatic سقوط for left-wing politics in India.

With this outcome, no left-ruled state remains in power across India, making Kerala the last bastion to fall.

Kerala holds a unique place in global political history. It was here that the Communist Party of India formed the world’s first democratically elected communist government in 1957. That government, however, was dismissed in 1959 under the leadership of then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru following tensions over reform policies.

Over the decades, left-wing influence remained strong in several Indian states. The Left Front governed West Bengal for 34 consecutive years until 2011, while Tripura remained under Left control for 25 years from 1993. In Kerala, the LDF—led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan—had been in power for the past 10 years.

Despite Vijayan retaining his own seat with a strong margin, around 13 members of his cabinet lost their constituencies, signaling a major electoral setback.

Analysts attribute the decline of the Left to allegations of corruption, organizational weaknesses, and a shift in political preferences among younger voters. The defeat has effectively ended the Left’s hopes of securing a third consecutive term in Kerala and marks a significant turning point in India’s political landscape.

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