Fri Nov 14 06:32:03 UTC 2025: Summary:

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has announced its candidates for the upcoming Palakkad district panchayat elections in Kerala, India. The CPI(M) will contest the majority of the 31 seats (22), with other coalition partners like CPI, Janata Dal (S), NCP, and Kerala Congress (M) fielding candidates in the remaining seats. CPI(M) district secretary E.N. Suresh Babu expressed confidence in the LDF’s victory, citing the development work of the previous council.

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LDF Announces Candidates, Confident of Victory in Palakkad District Panchayat Elections

Palakkad, India – November 14, 2025 – The Left Democratic Front (LDF) today announced its slate of candidates for the upcoming Palakkad district panchayat elections. The CPI(M), the leading party in the coalition, will contest 22 of the 31 divisions within the district. Other LDF allies, including the CPI (5 seats), Janata Dal (S) (2 seats), NCP (1 seat), and Kerala Congress (M) (1 seat), will also field candidates.

The announcement, made by CPI(M) district secretary E.N. Suresh Babu, included a comprehensive list of candidates representing various divisions within Palakkad. (Full list of candidates follows).

Mr. Babu expressed strong confidence in the LDF’s prospects, stating that the party anticipates a decisive victory. “We are confident that the voters of Palakkad will recognize the significant development work undertaken by the outgoing district panchayat council,” he said. The LDF hopes to capitalize on its track record and secure another term in power.

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