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Dharmadam: UDF surge shrinks Pinarayi Vijayan's majority in 2026 assembly polls
In Dharmadam, a constituency long considered a safe Left bastion where victory was thought guaranteed even before counting began, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's majority was sharply reduced amid a strong UDF surge. Observers described this as a UDF wave, with Youth Congress State general secretary V.P. Abdul Rasheed delivering a stiff challenge to the Left's 'Captain', unsettling the CPI(M)'s citadel and sending shock waves across Kerala's political landscape. The report highlights the scale of the challenge in a traditionally dominant CPI(M) stronghold.
Why It Matters
The development signals potential shifts in Kerala's political dynamics ahead of the 2026 assembly polls, indicating stronger opposition momentum in a previously secure Left stronghold.
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Dharmadam records unprecedented UDF surge as Pinarayi Vijayan's majority shrinks
May 5, 2026
In Dharmadam, a constituency long considered a safe Left bastion where victory was thought guaranteed even before counting began, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's majority was sharply reduced amid a strong United Democratic Front (UDF) surge. Observers described this as a UDF wave, with Youth Congress State general secretary V.P. Abdul Rasheed delivering a stiff challenge to the Left's 'Captain', unsettling the CPI(M)'s citadel and sending shock waves across Kerala's political landscape.