Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 -- Kerala stands at a decisive political moment as vote counting for the 2026 Assembly elections began this morning, with the central question revolving around who will emerge as the next Chief Minister.
Incumbent Pinarayi Vijayan is seeking a historic third consecutive term, while senior Congress leaders including Ramesh Chennithala, V. D. Satheesan and K. C. Venugopal have emerged as key contenders for the Chief Minister's post from the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).
As several pre-poll surveys projected an advantage for the Congress-led UDF, Vijayan simultaneously sought to secure an unprecedented third term, setting the stage for a high-stakes electoral battle that could redefine Kerala's entrenc...