In a significant show of strength, the Congress party has secured the highest vote share of 29.17% in the recently concluded local body elections across Kerala. An analysis of the district-wise data released by the State Election Commission on Monday reveals that the party performed exceptionally well in its traditional strongholds such as Idukki, Ernakulam, and Pathanamthitta.
In Idukki, the Congress party achieved an impressive vote share of 38.60%, marking their best performance in the district. The party also performed strongly in Ernakulam, securing a vote share of 37.34%. Similarly, Pathanamthitta saw the Congress party garnering a vote share of 37.06%.
Interestingly, Malappuram, which is traditionally a stronghold of the Congress’ ally, the Muslim League, also witnessed the Congress achieving a vote share of 16.81%, indicating a significant presence in the district.
The impressive performance of the Congress party in its traditional strongholds underscores the party’s continued relevance and support base in these regions. The elections have been seen as a barometer for political trends ahead of the 2026 state assembly elections, making the Congress’ performance a topic of interest for political analysts and pundits across Kerala.
Jose K Mani, the state president of the Congress party, expressed his satisfaction with the results, stating that the party’s strong showing in its traditional strongholds was a testament to their commitment to the people and their issues. He also emphasized the need for the Congress to maintain this momentum going into the crucial 2026 assembly elections.
Meanwhile, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have also made significant inroads in various districts across Kerala, indicating a multi-cornered contest in the upcoming state elections. The final tally of results is expected to offer valuable insights into the political landscape of Kerala as the state gears up for the 2026 assembly polls.
