Kollam, April 9 -- Keralam Finance Minister and Kottarakkara LDF candidate KN Balagopal on Thursday expressed confidence in the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) prospects, citing voter turnout and a "positive trend" across the state as polling progressed in the Assembly elections.

"A huge crowd of voters can be seen everywhere. There is a positive trend among the people for the LDF. The participation of voters shows that the democratic process is very positive. The polling percentage will be very high," Balagopal told ANI.

Polling began at 7 am across Keralam's 140 constituencies in a single-phase election, with voters queuing outside booths to exercise their franchise. The election is witnessing a triangular contest between the ruling LDF...