Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Saturday projected the Kerala local body election results as a strong endorsement of its politics, with senior leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge hailing the mandate while launching a sharp attack on the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) .

Former Wayanad MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, described the outcome as “decisive and heartening," saying it reflected growing public confidence in the UDF ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

“The verdict shows that the people of Kerala want accountable governance -- a government that listens, responds and delivers,” Gandhi said, congratulating party leaders and workers across the state for their sustained grassroots efforts. He

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