UDF sweeps Kerala?; leads in 100 seats, Pinarayi trailing in Dharmadom

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the first results of counting of votes are out, the trend is that the UDF will come to power. The UDF continues to lead in more than 90 seats. The LDF is leading in 42 seats. The NDA is ahead with a lead of five seats. Many including the LDF ministers are trailing.

K N Balagopal is leading in Kottarakkara. Rajeev Chandrasekhar is leading in Nemom. Roshy Augustine is trailing in Idukki. H Salam is leading in Ambalapuzha. K K Shailaja is leading in Peravoor.