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UDF Promises Economic Revival, Accuses LDF of Corruption Ahead of Kozhikode Corporation Elections

Kozhikode, India – November 22, 2025 – The United Democratic Front (UDF) launched its campaign for the Kozhikode Corporation elections today, promising an alternative plan for Kerala’s social and economic development. Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan, speaking at the election convention, heavily criticized the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s economic policies, claiming they have led to a massive surge in public debt, now exceeding ₹6 lakh crore.

“The economy is in a bad shape,” Satheesan stated, highlighting the increasing financial burden on middle-class families and the forced migration of young people seeking better opportunities. “We need a change, and the UDF has a plan for the purpose.”

Satheesan also leveled serious allegations against Kadakampally Surendran, a former Devaswom Minister, accusing him of complicity in the theft of gold-plated claddings from the Sabarimala Temple. He alleged that the original gold was sold to a wealthy individual and replaced with copper.

P.K. Kunhalikutty, a prominent leader from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), echoed Satheesan’s sentiments, predicting a change in political winds. He asserted that the UDF would win the local elections and work to improve the living conditions of all communities.

The UDF formally introduced all 76 of its candidates vying for seats in the Kozhikode Corporation to the assembled audience. Prominent political figures, including MPs M.K. Raghavan, Hibi Eden, and Shafi Parambil, and MLA M.K. Muneer, were also present at the event.

The upcoming Kozhikode Corporation elections are seen as a crucial test of public sentiment ahead of the state Assembly polls.

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