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Kerala assembly election results: Sickle gets hammered, Left homeless
The CPM-led LDF appears to have been ousted from Kerala, described as a rock-bottom moment. The article notes that this is the first time since 1977 that no state in India will have a Communist government.
Why It Matters
The ouster ends the era of Communist-led governments in Kerala and, as stated, marks the first time since 1977 that no Indian state will have a Communist government, signaling a major shift in the country's political landscape.
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Article published reporting CPM-led LDF ouster in Kerala and first absence of Communist government in India since 1977
May 5, 2026
The article reports that CPM-led LDF's ouster from Kerala marks a rock-bottom moment and indicates this is the first time since 1977 that no Indian state will have a Communist government.