Kerala Local Body Election Results: UDF Dominates, BJP Ends Left Rule in Capital

This special report covers the results of the Kerala local body elections. The United Democratic Front (UDF) has emerged as the dominant force, securing victories across corporations and municipalities. A significant development is the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ending the Left's 45-year rule in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, winning 50 seats. The programme discusses the political implications for the upcoming assembly elections, with the UDF seeing this as a sign of a potential sweep. Speakers analyze the shift in vote shares and the impact of anti-incumbency. The discussion also highlights the performance of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the strategic moves by various parties in the state capital. The report underscores the changing political equations in Kerala ahead of the 2026 assembly polls.