Kerala Local Body Poll Results: Votes are being counted for 21,893 wards.
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:
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Thanks Voters For WinPeople 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
Left-led Coalition In Kerala Scores Massive Win
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.
The LDF is also leading in 10 of 14 district panchayats and 108 of 152 block panchayats, according to State Election Commission figures The UDF is ahead in four district panchayats.
Sitaram Yechury Says LDF Has Won Majority In All 3 Panchayat Tiers
"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.
CPI(M) Kodiyeri Balakrishnan On Kerala Local Body Poll Results"All the hate campaigns against the Left have been proven wrong," senior CPI(M) leader Kodiyeri Balakrishnan told the media.
Kerala Local Body Poll ResultsThe Left Democratic Front (LDF) is leading in 515 of 945 Grama Panchayats or village panchayats and the opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in 371. The UDF is leading in 45 of 86 municipalities and the LDF in 35.
Kerala Local Body Election Results
LDF Crosssed Majority Mark In Thiruvananthapuram CorporationIn 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.
Kerala Local Body Election Results
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.
Kerala Local Body Election Results
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.
Kerala Local Body Election Results: Kannur
In a first, BJP counselor Shaiju wins in Kannur Corporation.
Kerala Local Body Election Results: Thrissur Corporation
BJP spokesperson and Mayor candidate B Gopalakrishnan trailing in the BJP's sitting seat of Thrissur Corporation. UDF candidate AK Suresh is leading.
See Kerala Local Body Polls Results LIVE Here: Kerala Local Body Election Results: Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
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.
Kerala Local Body Election Results
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.
Kerala Local Body Election Results
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.