Mahila Congress workers celebrate the victory of the United Democratic Front in Kollam on Monday. | Photo credit: C. SURESHKUMAR
In a dramatic reversal of the 2016 and 2021 mandates, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) saw its strongholds crumble as a strong wave of the United Democratic Front (UDF) swept through Kollam. This collapse was characterized by the defeat of long-standing political titans and the near-total erosion of the Red Fort, leaving the LDF with only a few surviving pockets in a district it once dominated with absolute authority.
While the UDF won eight of the 11 seats and the BJP made a historic breakthrough by winning Chathannur, the LDF was reduced to just two seats, Punalur and Kottarakara.
Published – 04 May 2026 19:24 IST
