Indian Politics

LDF and UDF Split Gains in Palakkad Local Body Bypolls

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THE BRIEF
1

The Left Democratic Front and the United Democratic Front each wrested one seat from the other while retaining their remaining seats in byelections across seven local body wards in Palakkad.

2

In the Chittur-Thattamangalam municipality’s Paruthikkavu ward, CPI(M) candidate V. Thulasidharan won via a draw after tying with the UDF candidate at 433 votes each.

3

The LDF retained the Pallassana district panchayat division with an increased margin of 10,596 votes, while the UDF captured the Ragam Corner ward from the LDF by 48 votes.