LDF Secures 15 Seats in Kerala Local Body Bypolls, UDF 12

LDF wins 15 seats out of 30 wards in Kerala local body bypolls, UDF wins 12

ANI February 25, 2025 195 views

The CPM-led LDF has emerged victorious in 15 out of 30 wards in the recent Kerala local body bypolls. Congress-led UDF secured 12 seats, while three independent candidates won the remaining wards, with the BJP-led NDA failing to win a single seat. The bypolls were conducted in 30 wards across 13 districts, with Wayanad being the only exception. In Kasaragod district, CPM candidates were elected unopposed in two wards, while voting was held in the remaining 28 wards on February 24.

"The CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) on Tuesday won 15 out of 30 wards in local body bypolls held across Kerala" - State Election Commission

Thiruvananthapuram, February 25: The CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) on Tuesday won 15 out of 30 wards in local body bypolls held across Kerala, according to the results released by the State Election Commission (SEC).

Key Points

LDF secured victory in 15 of 30 wards across 13 Kerala districts

UDF won 12 wards while three independents claimed remaining seats

BJP-led NDA failed to secure any wins in the bypolls

Two CPM candidates were elected unopposed in Kasaragod district wards

The SEC conducted the bypolls in local body wards in 13 districts in the State, excluding Wayanad district.

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) won 12 wards and three independent candidates won the by-polls, but the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) failed to win a single seat.

The by-elections were conducted in 30 wards across 13 districts, excluding Wayanad. In two wards of Kasaragod district--Kolikkunnu in Madikai Grama Panchayat and Pallippara in Kayyur-Cheemeni Grama Panchayat-- CPM candidates were elected unopposed.

Voting was held in 28 wards on February 24 and votes were counted on Tuesday.

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