UDF Dominates Kozhikode in Kerala Assembly Elections 2026
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: UDF sweeps Kozhikode with 12 seats
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In the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, the United Democratic Front (UDF) achieved a significant victory in Kozhikode district, winning 12 out of 13 constituencies. This marks a dramatic turnaround from the previous election, where the Left Democratic Front (LDF) had won 11 seats. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) also made gains, securing six seats.
- 01UDF won 12 out of 13 constituencies in Kozhikode district.
- 02LDF's presence reduced to just one seat, Beypore.
- 03Congress party won five seats, its first wins in Kozhikode since 2001.
- 04Fathima Thahiliya became the first woman legislator from IUML.
- 05IUML increased its seats from one to six.
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The United Democratic Front (UDF) made a remarkable comeback in the Kozhikode district during the Kerala Assembly elections held on May 4, 2026, winning 12 out of 13 constituencies. This is a significant shift from the previous election in 2021, when the Left Democratic Front (LDF) secured 11 seats. The only seat retained by the LDF was Beypore, where Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas emerged victorious. The Congress party, which had not won any seats in Kozhikode since 2001, managed to win five seats this time. Notably, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) celebrated a historic achievement by sending Fathima Thahiliya, its first woman legislator, to the Assembly, increasing its representation from one to six seats.
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The UDF's victory in Kozhikode could lead to significant changes in local governance and policy direction, impacting residents' lives.
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