India, May 1 -- The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) appears to have gained a decisive edge in the Kerala Assembly elections, with senior leader KC Venugopal emerging as a central figure shaping the electoral narrative, according to the 'Poll Mantra' exit survey. The survey points to a clear momentum shift in the State, projecting the UDF to secure a comfortable majority with an estimated vote share of 38.5 per cent. The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is projected at 33.4 per cent, while the NDA is expected to retain a stable base at 20.2 per cent. In terms of seats, the UDF is forecast to win between 88 and 92 seats in the 140-member Assembly-well above the majority mark of 70. The LDF, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijaya...