Kerala Bypolls: UDF Faces Setback, LDF Wins Seven

The Hindu · india

In Keralam's local body by-elections across 12 districts, the Congress-led UDF experienced a setback, losing seven wards to the Opposition LDF. The results, declared on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, saw the UDF win 19 seats and the LDF secure 18 out of the 38 wards contested. The UDF retained 15 wards and won four, while the LDF retained 11 and wrested seven. Voter turnout for the bypolls held on Monday, September 28, 2026, was 58.81%. This outcome suggests a shift in local political dynamics.