LDF retains Varkala municipality
The CPI(M)-led LDF retained its control of the Varkala municipality, securing 16 seats compared to 12 in the previous election. The BJP saw a slight decrease in its seat count, going from 11 to 10, while the Congress-led UDF dropped from 7 to 6. Independents won two seats. The municipality's ward structure was altered with an increase from 33 to 34 wards.
13 DEC 2025
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
LDF retains Varkala municipality
1 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Geetha Hemachandran, the new Varkala municipality chairperson, prioritizes continuity of existing projects and initiatives while addressing staff shortages and waste management.
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