Kochi, March 16 -- Opposition Leader in Kerala Assembly V. D. Satheesan on Monday said the "misrule" of the Pinarayi government would end in 26 days after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the Assembly elections.

Satheesan also expressed confidence that the United Democratic Front (UDF) would secure a decisive victory in the state.

"... The election dates have been declared by the Election Commission. In just 26 days, the misrule of the Pinarayi government will come to an end. We have already submitted a chargesheet against this government before the people, and we trust that the people of Kerala will put that charge sheet to the test in this election. We are confident of winning more than 100 out of 140 ...