2011 Kerala Legislative Assembly election
2011 Kerala Legislative Assembly election
The 2011 Kerala Legislative Assembly election was conducted on April 13, 2011, to elect the 140 members of the 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly. This election marked a significant political contest primarily between the Indian National Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF). The election was pivotal in shaping the state's political landscape and was characterized by issues such as governance, corruption, and socio-economic development. The UDF, under the leadership of Oommen Chandy, emerged victorious, securing 72 seats, while the LDF, led by V.S. Achuthanandan, won 68 seats. The voter turnout stood at approximately 77.2%, reflecting robust electoral participation in the state.