In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Shashi Tharoor (senior Congress leader and MP from Thiruvananthapuram) expressed strong confidence in the United Democratic Front's (UDF) chances in the Kerala Assembly elections. After casting his vote, Tharoor emphasized that the high voter turnout indicates a public desire for change, stating, "ordinary people are saying this is our election to determine." He dismissed claims by the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) that there is no anti-incumbency sentiment, asserting that dissatisfaction with the government's performance is widespread. Tharoor downplayed the role of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), labeling it a 'zero-seat party' in the Assembly and asserting that its influence is minimal. He attributed the UDF's potential success to the unpopularity of the LDF's decade-long rule, marked by governance failures and a lack of vision. Tharoor encouraged voters to fulfill their civic duty and support the UDF for a better future in Kerala.