UDF advance in 17 constituencies in Kerala after two hours of counting. Shafi remains ahead in Vadakara after 18000 votes.
A fiery contest between K.K Shailaja and Shafi Parambi took place in Vadakara.
The lead changed frequently in the vote count, but Shafi was making a comeback. Shafi Parampil, who reached the counting center before the counting of votes started, said that victory is certain.
