Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 31 -- SNDP Yogam General Secretary Vellappally Natesan on Wednesday expressed strong confidence that Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan would return to power for a third consecutive term in the upcoming state assembly elections.

Commenting on the recent local body election results, he said the outcomes clearly reflect public support for the policies and administration of the incumbent government.

He noted that Pinarayi Vijayan's governance, development initiatives, and administrative efficiency have strengthened the position of the CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) across the state.

According to Vellappally, these factors give the LDF a significant advantage over opposition parties in the next assembly poll...