Tue Dec 16 18:14:05 UTC 2025: News Article:

Kozhikode Mayor Beena Philip Reflects on Term After Election Loss

Kozhikode, India – December 16, 2025 – Outgoing Kozhikode Mayor Beena Philip, a retired teacher who has served a full term, expressed mixed feelings about her time in office after her party, the CPI(M), lost her Pottammal division to the NDA in recent local body elections. In an exclusive interview, Philip stated that while she is proud of her accomplishments and the city’s reputation during her tenure, she believes she could have done more. She dismissed suggestions that the election loss was her responsibility as “an election stunt,” and expressed concern over “false stories circulated on social media”.

Philip spoke highly of Deputy Mayor C.P. Musafar Ahamed, who was defeated in his own division and was the projected mayoral candidate. She praised his handling of complex issues, specifically the relocation of the Palayam market. She believes that Musafar was targeted due to his “calibre” and dismissed all allegations against him as baseless.

Looking ahead, Philip plans to take a break from politics, declining to comment on speculation about a potential run for the LDF in the next Assembly elections. She stated that she needs time to “update herself” before taking on any new role, emphasizing the significant responsibilities involved in being an MLA.

Summary:

The outgoing Kozhikode Mayor, Beena Philip, reflects on her term after her party’s loss in local elections. She defends her performance, praises her Deputy Mayor and dismisses rumours about her future political plans, opting instead for a break.

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