Sun Nov 16 15:13:57 UTC 2025: Summary:

The Congress party in Thrikkakara, Kochi, India, announced 37 candidates for the upcoming municipal elections on November 16, 2025. The party is working to retain power in the municipality. The candidate list includes DCC secretaries, a block president, and a former CPI(M) member who defected after being expelled. The party has left two wards vacant and allocated nine to its ally, the IUML. The CPI(M) has nominated candidates in 43 wards, while the BJP has finalized candidates in 34. Candidate finalizations are ongoing for various parties.

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Congress Announces Candidates, Faces Challenges in Thrikkakara Municipal Elections

Kochi, India – November 17, 2025 – The Congress party unveiled its list of 37 candidates for the Thrikkakara municipality elections on Sunday, November 16, 2025, signaling a determined effort to maintain its hold on power in the region. Amidst a backdrop of previous political upheavals, the UDF coalition hopes to continue its governance.

The candidate roster includes prominent figures like DCC secretaries Wahida Shereef and Xavier Thayankeri, alongside former municipal chairperson Shaji Vazhakkala. Notably, the list also features Sarath Kumar M.S., a recent defector from the CPI(M), who claims he was ousted for challenging the party’s candidate selection in a ward where the BJP is gaining traction.

While Congress has left two wards unassigned for now, nine have been allocated to the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). Meanwhile, the CPI(M)-led LDF has announced candidates for 43 wards, and the BJP has finalized nominations for 34, with the BDJS, to nominate candidates in the remaining five. The political landscape in Thrikkakara promises a dynamic contest as parties strategize to secure victory in the upcoming elections.

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