'A complete surprise': Pinarayi Vijayan's first reaction on Kerala assembly loss; calls BJP rise 'serious'
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 07, 2026, 16:47 (IST)
Kerala's outgoing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed surprise at the Left Democratic Front's election defeat, stating the verdict was unexpected. He pledged the LDF would function as a responsible opposition, advocating for social welfare measures. Vijayan also termed the BJP's increased seat tally in the state a serious development.