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Major alliances field candidates for Kerala municipal bypoll
The UDF and LDF have announced their respective candidates for the Kuttichira ward bypoll in Kozhikode, following the vacancy created by an incumbent councillor's election to the state Assembly.
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Political alliances in Kerala have moved swiftly to field candidates for the Kuttichira ward bypoll in Kozhikode district, with both the United Democratic Front and Left Democratic Front confirming their nominees for the contest.
The electoral process was triggered after Fathima Thahiliya, the sitting councillor representing the ward under the Indian Union Muslim League banner, vacated her position following her successful election to the state Assembly from the Perambra constituency in the 2026 polls.
The bypoll represents a significant contest in the municipal body, with both major alliances mobilising their organisational machinery to secure the seat. The IUML's decision to field a candidate through the UDF reflects the alliance's effort to retain the ward it previously held.
Electoral officials in Kozhikode have begun preparations for the bypoll, with the formal notification process expected to commence shortly. The contest is likely to draw considerable attention given the competitive dynamics between the UDF and LDF in the region.