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The United Democratic Front (UDF) has secured control of 11 out of 12 municipalities in the Malappuram district, while the Left Democratic Front (LDF) retained power in Ponnani. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the Congress party primarily filled the chairperson and vice-chairperson positions across the municipalities, highlighting a UDF dominance in the region’s local governance.

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UDF Sweeps Malappuram Municipal Elections, LDF Holds Ponnani

Malappuram, India – December 26, 2025 – The United Democratic Front (UDF) has emerged victorious in the Malappuram district’s municipal elections, claiming control of 11 out of 12 municipalities. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) managed to hold onto its power only in Ponnani.

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the Congress party, key constituents of the UDF, celebrated victories across the district. V. Rinisha (IUML) was sworn in as the municipal chairperson of Malappuram, with Jithesh G. Anil (Congress) as vice-chairperson. In Ponnani, C.V. Sudha (LDF) took the chairperson position with C.P. Sakeer as vice-chairperson.

Other notable results include:

  • Valanchery: Haseena Vattoli (IUML) – Chairperson, K.V. Unnikrishnan (Congress) – Vice-Chairperson
  • Manjeri: Vallanchira Abdul Majeed (IUML) – Chairperson, Beena Jose (Congress) – Vice-Chairperson
  • Nilambur: Padmini Gopinath (Congress) – Chairperson, Shoukathali Koomancheri (IUML) – Vice-Chairperson
  • Kondotty: U.K. Mammathissa (IUML) – Chairperson, Aysha Bindu (Congress) – Vice-Chairperson
  • Parappanangadi: Subaida Teacher (IUML) – Chairperson, Shameem Kizhakkiniyakath (IUML) – Vice-Chairperson
  • Tirurangadi: Habeeba Basheer (IUML) – Chairperson, M. Abdurahman Kutty (IUML) – Vice-Chairperson
  • Perinthalmanna: Pacheeri Surayya Farooque (IUML) – Chairperson, M.B. Fasal Mohammed (Congress) – Vice-Chairperson
  • Kottakkal: K.K. Nasar (IUML) – Chairperson, Ramla Paroli (IUML) – Vice-Chairperson
  • Tanur: Nasla Basheer (IUML) – Chairperson, M.P. Ashraf (IUML) – Vice-Chairperson
  • Tirur: Keezhedath Ibrahim Haji (IUML) – Chairperson, Sindhu Mangalassery (Congress) – Vice-Chairperson

The results underscore the UDF’s strong political presence in the Malappuram district and signal a shift in local governance across the region. The newly elected officials are expected to begin their terms immediately, focusing on local development and addressing citizen concerns.

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