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The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) State President, Panakkad Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal, stated that the IUML deserves to contest more seats in the upcoming Assembly elections, citing their performance in recent local body polls. He affirmed they would retain their existing seats and specifically mentioned that Guruvayur, Thiruvambady, Kunnamangalam, and Perambra constituencies would not be exchanged. At a felicitation event for newly elected IUML representatives from Kozhikode district, Thangal attributed the party’s local body election success to hard work and determination, urging members to focus on winning the Assembly elections. He also emphasized the importance of development that doesn’t harm people or the environment and promotes corruption-free governance.

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IUML Demands More Seats in Upcoming Assembly Elections Following Local Poll Success

Kozhikode, January 4, 2026 – The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is seeking a greater share of seats in the upcoming Assembly elections, citing their strong performance in the recent local body polls. IUML State President Panakkad Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal made the announcement yesterday at a felicitation event in Kozhikode for newly elected IUML representatives.

“The League wishes to retain its current seats and considering the results of the local body elections, we deserve to contest more seats in the Assembly polls,” Thangal stated, expressing hope that alliance partner Congress would acknowledge their claim. He definitively ruled out any seat exchanges, specifically naming the Guruvayur, Thiruvambady, Kunnamangalam, and Perambra constituencies.

Addressing the 497 newly elected IUML representatives from Kozhikode district, Thangal attributed the party’s victory in the local body polls to the tireless efforts of party workers. “The IUML’s success in the local body polls was the result of the tireless efforts of party workers. The party has played the semi-final well and now needs to score goals in the final,” he urged, framing the Assembly elections as the ultimate goal.

Thangal also emphasized the party’s commitment to sustainable and ethical governance, stating, “Development that destroys human beings and nature should not be allowed and that governance should be corruption-free.”

P.K. Kunhalikutty, the party’s national general secretary, delivered the keynote address at the ‘Vijayabheri’ meet. District president M.A. Razak Master, general secretary T.T. Ismail and others attended the event. The IUML’s push for more seats is expected to be a point of discussion within the United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition as they prepare for the Assembly elections.

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