BJP Secures Third Term in Palakkad Municipality

19 UPDATES · 14 DAYS · 13 DEC 2025 — 26 DEC 2025

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Thrissur DCC president Joseph Tajet prioritizes development initiatives over controversies, demonstrating public confidence through election results.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Kerala local body polls, specifically the Thrissur Corporation election, and includes reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the election results and the political dynamics involved. It excludes other political actions, elections, or events involving the same parties or regions unless they are direct developments or consequences of the Thrissur Corporation election results.

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13Dec

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Kerala local body polls: UDF poised to reclaim Thrissur Corporation; ‘Suresh Gopi wave’ fails to show up

The Hindu

Kerala's local body elections saw a close contest between the LDF and UDF, with the UDF leading in several key areas.

The Hindu

The BJP secured a third consecutive term in the Palakkad municipality despite falling short of a majority.

The Hindu

Kerala local body polls: Twenty20 crashes in Kochi as Kitex outfit shrinks to margins

The Hindu

The BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar and K. Surendran attribute the LDF's defeat in the Kerala local body elections to corruption and administrative shortcomings.

The Hindu

The United Democratic Front (UDF) achieved a decisive victory in the local body elections, securing over 500 panchayats and seven district panchayats.

The Hindu

The Kerala local body elections saw a dramatic shift in power, with the BJP making its mark and the LDF losing ground.

The Hindu

The United Democratic Front (UDF) won control of the Kollam Corporation and gained significant ground across other local bodies, dethroning the Left Democratic Front (LDF).

The Hindu

The United Democratic Front (UDF) achieved significant victories in the local body elections, securing control of 505 grama panchayats and 79 block panchayats.

The Hindu

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) experienced a significant anti-incumbency wave in the recent local body elections, leading to losses in traditional strongholds.

The Hindu

Congress leaders celebrated the UDF's victory in Kochi, while LDF leaders, including CPI(M) and CPI leaders, expressed surprise and pledged to analyze the results.

14Dec

The Hindu

Firos Khan, an LDF-backed independent candidate, received only one vote in the Kunthipuzha ward of the Mannarkkad municipality elections.

The Hindu

The Kerala Congress (M) refuted claims of poor electoral performance, citing examples like the Pala municipality where they retained key seats despite a seat count decline.

The Hindu

LDF allies are convening to analyze the recent local body election results and strategize for regaining power in the 2026 Assembly elections.

15Dec

The Hindu

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) refutes claims of LDF decline, asserting its dominance and fighting chance to regain lost seats in the upcoming local body elections.

16Dec

The Hindu

Beena Philip, outgoing Mayor of Kozhikode, reflects on her five-year tenure, acknowledging both successes and areas for improvement.

17Dec

The Hindu

The Congress party in Thrissur Corporation is actively evaluating candidates for Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions, aiming to balance representation between majority and minority communities.

26Dec

The Hindu

The BJP secured a third consecutive term in the Palakkad municipality, with P. Smithesh elected chairperson by a narrow margin.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Thrissur DCC president Joseph Tajet prioritizes development initiatives over controversies, demonstrating public confidence through election results.

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