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The United Democratic Front (UDF) achieved a landslide victory in the Kochi Corporation elections. The UDF candidates had significant victory margins compared to the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Several UDF candidates achieved margins exceeding 1,000 votes, with Albert Ambalathinkal securing the largest margin. While the LDF and BJP also had wins, their victory margins were generally smaller. Pravitha Vijayakumar secured the largest victory for BJP.

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UDF Sweeps Kochi Corporation Elections in Landslide Victory

Kochi, India – December 14, 2025 – The United Democratic Front (UDF) has secured a decisive victory in the Kochi Corporation elections, with results indicating a strong mandate from voters. The UDF candidates dominated the polls, achieving significantly larger victory margins compared to the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Ten UDF candidates surpassed 1,000 votes, a feat matched by only two LDF candidates and one from the BJP. Albert Ambalathinkal of the UDF secured the largest victory margin in the Corporation, winning his Pachalam division by 2,071 votes. Other notable UDF victories included Riya Lawrence in Kathrikadavu and Antony Painumthara in Panampilly Nagar.

While the LDF secured wins, the margins were considerably smaller. Ashwathy Joshy in Kadebagham and Sujatha Babu in Thazhuppu recorded the largest LDF victories.

Pravitha Vijayakumar secured the BJP’s most significant victory, winning in Cheralayi. The BJP also secured wins in Amaravathy, Panayappilly and Ernakulam Central.

The election results point to a significant shift in voter sentiment in Kochi, with the UDF emerging as the clear frontrunner. Attention is now turning to the selection of the next Mayor, with Deepthy Mary Varghese, Shiny Mathew, and V.K. Minimol among the potential candidates from the UDF.

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