Kerala Election Results 2021 LIVE Updates: Left leads as UDF trails, BJP moves in 2 seats The Congress led-UDF made a slight forward progress and the BJP was leading in two constituencies. Security personnel stand guard outside a strong room ahead of counting of votes of the Kerala Assembly election, in Ernakulam. (Photo: ANI) Share Updated: May 2, 2021, 10:54 AM IST Counting of votes that began at 8 am on Sunday in Kerala is showing that the Left after leading in the postal ballot, continued to maintain its lead when the EVMs were opened, while the Congress led-UDF made a slight forward progress and the BJP was leading in two constituencies.