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Analysis of Kerala Elections 2026- Trends, Figures, Seats and Numbers

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The result for the Kerala Elections 2026 was declared on 4th May. UDF bounced back to power with 102 seats, and LDF collapsed to a record low of 35 seats, and for the first time, BJP won three seats in Southern Kerala. The big guns of LDF, a dozen senior ministers of the cabinet, lost. CPI-M party forts of Kannur, Kollam, Alapuzha, and Kozhikode were dented.  This article will discuss Trends, figures, seats, and Numbers of the elections and how this has indeed been a historic election.  Before we proceed, do read the precursor articles for a better understanding. Political Geography of Kerala Kerala is both politically, historically, and geographically divided into three regions — Northern, Central, and Southern. The divisions are largely flexible and don't consider it as the end word, but rather a generalised term. It is also known as Malabar, Cochin, and Travancore, respectively. Malabar — Kasargod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram Cochin — Palakkad, Thrissur, Ern...

Newscapsule for the Month of August 2022

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can signup using the email on the left sidebar.  Kerala  Heavy rains in Kerala: Red alert was issued in various districts.  AKG Centre Explosion Case was winded up after Police were unable to solve the issue.  M K Muneer of IUML makes a controversial remark on gender equality.  Govt. removes Sreeram Venkataraman from collector post after protest from pressure groups.  Oommen Chandy becomes the longest-serving member of the Kerala Assembly. Manapurram temple in Aluva, Kochi flooded after heavy rain.  Despite frequent flooding risk, Kochi still lacks drainage master plan.  Mullaperiyar and Idukki Dam opened due to filling of dams.  Kerala HC asks NHAI to fill potholes within a week after the death of a motorist on the National Highway.  Kanthapuram faction joins hands with Muslim League to oppose gender-neutral uniforms...