US EditionPinarayi Vijayan Steps Down: End of an Era in Kerala Politics
The Congress-led alliance crossed 71 seats and is projected to win 85-88, ending a decade of Left rule in the state.
- On Monday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan resigned following the Left Democratic Front's defeat in the 2026 Kerala Assembly Election, as the Congress-led United Democratic Front secured a decisive victory with 102 seats.
- Ending the coalition's attempt to repeat their 2021 history of breaking the "alternating government" tradition, the state returned to its traditional political pattern with LDF numbers dropping to approximately 39-45 seats.
- Five districts—Malappuram, Idukki, Wayanad, Kottayam, and Ernakulam—saw a UDF sweep, while Vijayan faced a difficult race in his Dharmadam constituency, trailing UDF candidate Abdul Rasheed until the seventh round.
- Governor Rajendra Arlekar asked Vijayan to continue as caretaker Chief Minister until the new administration assumes power, while Satheesan is considered the frontrunner for the top post after five years of opposition leadership.
- Admitting the party failed to garner votes despite sectoral feats over 10 years, the CPM state council stated Monday, "This requires introspection more than routine justifications.
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Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 | Pinarayi Vijayan resigns as Kerala CM after LDF debacle
Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday resigned as Kerala Chief Minister following the LDF's crushing defeat in the April 9 Assembly elections, bringing an end to a decade-long tenure in office.
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The Economic TimesPinarayi Vijayan resigns as Kerala CM after LDF debacle
Pinarayi Vijayan has resigned as Kerala Chief Minister. This follows the LDF's significant defeat in the recent Assembly elections. The Congress-led UDF secured a decisive victory. Vijayan's decade-long tenure has now concluded. The Governor has accepted the resignation. Vijayan will continue as caretaker chief minister until new arrangements are made.
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