Thiruvananthapuram | With the Kerala Assembly election results set to be announced on Monday, workers of various political parties across the state have begun preparations for celebrations.

In Pandikkad in Malappuram district, Congress and UDF workers are preparing biryani for around 5,000 people in anticipation of a victory.

According to Congress leaders, a large tent has been erected in the town where the food will be distributed.

“We will celebrate the end of 10 years of LDF rule. We welcome everyone, including CPI(M) workers,” a Congress worker told the media.

They said 16 large vessels have been arranged to cook biryani, using about 40 kg of rice each.

Apart from food, cultural programmes are also being organised as part of the celebrations.

“We are confident that the UDF will come to power. Malappuram district has been a stronghold of the front, and that will continue,” a local leader said.

The BJP is also preparing for celebrations in Kochi, with large quantities of laddoos already ordered.

The saffron party and its NDA allies currently do not have any MLAs in the Kerala Assembly, but leaders expressed hope of opening their account this time.

Party workers have also prepared placards featuring candidates they expect to win.

“We will win several seats, including Nemom, Kazhakootam, Manjeshwar, Palakkad and Thiruvalla. People are fed up with both the LDF and UDF and will vote for the NDA,” a party leader said.