The 2026 Kerala Assembly election witnessed an intense and closely watched contest between the ruling Left Democratic Front and the Congress-led United Democratic Front, with both alliances campaigning aggressively across the state in a battle marked by high political stakes and fierce rhetoric. With polling indicating a tightly contested race and no clear runaway favourite during the campaign, the Chanakya exit poll has projected a close finish, giving the UDF a narrow edge over the incumbent LDF.

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UDF Projected Ahead In Seat Tally

According to the exit poll, the UDF is projected to win 69 seats, with a margin of plus or minus 9 seats.

LDF Close Behind

The LDF is forecast to secure 64 seats, with a margin of plus or minus 9 seats, indicating a tight race between the two principal alliances.

BJP+ Seen Making Limited Gains

The BJP-led alliance is projected to win 7 seats, with a margin of plus or minus 4 seats.

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Others Unlikely To Make Major Impact

Other parties are projected to secure 0 seats, with a margin of plus or minus 1 seat.

Exit Poll Suggests Closely Contested Verdict

The projections indicate that Kerala could be headed for a tightly contested verdict, with the final outcome likely to depend on how the projected ranges play out on counting day.