The ruling Left-led coalition in Kerala today scored a big win in local body polls. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is currently leading in 520 of 945 grama panchayats and the opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in 371. The LDF is also winning 10 of 14 district panchayats -- compared to the seven it held -- and 108 of 152 block panchayats, according to State Election Commission figures.
Here are the live updates on Kerala local body election results:
People have accepted the development works carried out by the LDF government in last four years. Those who were behind disinformation campaign thought that the people's mandate can be turned against LDF. I congratulate and thank all voters who were not influenced by false campaign and supported LDF: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
The ruling Left-led coalition in Kerala today scooped up a big win in local body polls seen by all parties as a litmus test ahead of assembly elections in the state next year.
"Kerala has strongly rebuffed the negative campaign by the Congress-led UDF and the BJP of levelling baseless allegations against the LDF government and its leadership, backed by sections of the rightwing media and the unscrupulous use of central agencies by the BJP at the Centre," he tweeted.
Kerala has strongly rebuffed the negative campaign by the Congress-led UDF and the BJP of levelling baseless allegations against the LDF government and its leadership, backed by sections of the rightwing media and the unscrupulous use of central agencies by the BJP at the Centre.
- Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) December 16, 2020
We congratulate and salute the people of Kerala for giving the Left Democratic Front in Kerala a big victory in the local body elections. LDF has won a big majority in all three tiers of the panchayats. pic.twitter.com/0qIFWG0ZVp
- Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) December 16, 2020
What a victory! Closely fought Thiruvananthapuram corporation. A prestige battle. LDF wins majority in this corporation, betters its 2015 count. LDF won 42 seats in 2015 here, now at 53.
- Sneha Koshy (@SnehaMKoshy) December 16, 2020
UDF again pushed to a third at 8. NDA had 34 wards, now at 29. Counting still on. @ 13:52 pic.twitter.com/is5b76q3gt
In the key Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the LDF has gained a sizeable lead, crossing the majority mark of 51, even as counting is still underway for the 100 wards. In 2015, the LDF had won 42 wards and the BJP alliance had pushed the UDF to the third position after winning 34 seats. UDF has again been pushed to a third this time as well.
BJP workers celebrated in Thiruvananthapuram, where counting is on. BJP workers were seen with lotus flowers in their hands and raising slogans praising the party. The party is seeking to gain a foothold in the state ahead of the state election.
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is leading in 402 of 945 Grama Panchayats or village panchayats and the opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in 343, making it a tight fight.
In a first, BJP counselor Shaiju wins in Kannur Corporation.
BJP spokesperson and Mayor candidate B Gopalakrishnan trailing in the BJP's sitting seat of Thrissur Corporation. UDF candidate AK Suresh is leading.
The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation seat is seeing a close triangular fight with the ruling LDF leading in 20 of 100 wards. The BJP-led NDA is leading in 13 and the Congress-led UDF in four.
Nearly two hours into the counting of votes, the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) was leading in 402 of 945 Grama Panchayats or village panchayats and the opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in 343, making it a tight fight.
The ruling Left-led coalition in Kerala and the opposition are locked in a close contest today in early leads from local body polls seen as a litmus test for parties ahead of assembly elections in the state next year.
