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Summary:
The United Democratic Front (UDF) in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India has finally reached an agreement on seat sharing for district panchayat and civic body positions after a prolonged period of indecision. The agreement involves multiple leaders sharing power for various positions across different municipalities and panchayats over the next few years.
News Article:
UDF Breaks Deadlock in Pathanamthitta, Announces Power-Sharing Agreement
PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA – December 24, 2025 – After weeks of internal debate, the United Democratic Front (UDF) has announced a finalized power-sharing agreement for key positions within the Pathanamthitta district panchayat and various civic bodies. The agreement aims to resolve the deadlock caused by competing claims from different factions within the coalition.
Under the terms of the agreement, multiple leaders will rotate through positions like chairperson and vice-chairperson in the Pathanamthitta District Panchayat, Adoor, Thiruvalla, and Pathanamthitta municipalities, as well as block panchayats.
For instance, Deenamma Roy will serve as President of the Pathanamthitta District Panchayat for the first two years, followed by M.V. Ambili and Neethu Mamman Kondoor sharing the remaining three years. Similar arrangements are in place for Vice President positions.
The agreement also details the rotation of chairperson and vice-chairperson positions in Adoor, Thiruvalla, and Pathanamthitta municipalities, ensuring representation across various parties within the UDF coalition.
The UDF hopes this agreement will bring stability and allow the focus to shift towards governance and development initiatives across the district. The specific terms for power sharing in the block panchayats were also finalized.
The full details of the power-sharing arrangement for each municipality and panchayat have been released by the UDF.
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