2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election

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2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election

The 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election was held on May 16, 2016, to elect the 140 members of the 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly. The election was conducted by the Election Commission of India in a single phase, with an electorate of approximately 2.6 crore registered voters. The primary contest was between the incumbent United Democratic Front (UDF), led by the Indian National Congress, and the Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist). The election witnessed significant voter turnout and was marked by issues such as development, governance, and social justice. Ultimately, the Left Democratic Front emerged victorious, securing 91 seats and ending a five-year rule of the UDF. The election results highlighted the shifting political landscape in Kerala.

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