The UDF's victory in Alappuzha, Kerala, has buoyed the Congress party. AD Thomas defeated PP Chitharanjan of the CPI(M) by 21,015 votes. Coming from a fisherman's family, Thomas's story exemplifies struggle and inspiration. KC Venugopal described his victory as special. Congress emerged as the single largest party in the state with 63 seats, while the UDF secured a clear majority, and the LDF suffered a defeat.