Kasargod : LDF sweeps wards across Kasaragod in the local body bypolls. Of the five wards in the fray, LDF wins 3 and UDF 2. The last time position was LDF -3; UDF - 1. BJP - 1. Congress grabbed Badhiyuk Pattaje ward from BJP this time.
Kanhangad : In Kanhangad Municipality’s Thoyammal ward CPI(M) candidate N Indira won with 464 votes. Partywise gains : LDF 701, UDF - 234 and BJP 72. The seat fell vacant upon demise of CPI(M) Councilor Jankikutty.
Kallar : LDF independent Sunny Abraham won Kallar panchayat with a lead of 34 votes. The polls became necessary from health conditions following a stroke the LDF member Jose Animootil suffered after elections.
Kumbalam : In Kumbalam the LDF victory witnessed in increased inning of votes where candidate, Anil Kumar, won with 189 lead majority. Partywise vote breakup : UDF 675; UDF 486; BJP 6; SDPI 141; Independents -11.
Pallikrara :UDF incumbent Sameer retained seat with 596 votes. Partywise votes : UDF 831; LDF - 235; BKP 12.
Badhiyeduka ; Here UDF toppled BJP’s incumbent candidate. The seat fell vacant after BJP member Krishna Bhatt announced he was giving up politics altogether.
