Archive · 14 Dec 2025
UDF wins Kerala civic polls
The UDF, a political group in Kerala, India, won a big victory in the local elections.
After their win, they said they would like to welcome back some former allies, like the Kerala Congress-Mani (KC-M) group and a leader named PV Anvar.
However, there were some problems after the elections.
Some people from the opposing group, called the LDF, allegedly attacked UDF offices and activists, and there were fights in several places.
The police are investigating these incidents.
The UDF's big win is seen as a good sign for them before the next big elections in 2026.
The UDF secured a decisive victory in Kerala's local body elections, dealing a blow to the ruling LDF.
Kerala Congress-Mani (KC-M) and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader PV Anvar are being considered for reintegration into the UDF.
Post-election violence was reported in several districts, with clashes between UDF and LDF workers.
The UDF's victory is seen as a morale boost ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.
The UDF's success is attributed to anti-incumbency wave, the Sabarimala gold loss case, and coordinated campaign efforts.
- Who
- United Democratic Front (UDF) and its allies, including Kerala Congress-Mani (KC-M) and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader PV Anvar
- What
- UDF's decisive victory in Kerala's local body elections, followed by political outreach and post-election violence
- When
- December 13, 2025 (election results announced)
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To expand its political base ahead of the 2026 assembly elections and address post-election violence
UDF
LDF
Political Alliances
UDF
The UDF is open to welcoming back Kerala Congress-Mani (KC-M) and PV Anvar's party as associate members, indicating a willingness to expand its coalition ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.
LDF
KC-M had previously left the UDF to join the LDF, and the LDF may view this outreach as a sign of UDF's desperation or strategic maneuvering.
Post-Election Violence
UDF
The UDF alleges that LDF workers, particularly CPI(M) members, were responsible for several violent incidents, including attacks on UDF offices and activists.
LDF
The LDF may counter that the violence was instigated by UDF activists, particularly during victory celebrations involving firecrackers and processions.
- Location
- Kerala, India
- Date
- December 13, 2025
- Victory Margin
- Massive win for UDF in civic body polls
- Key Figures
- Sunny Joseph (KPCC Chief), Jose K Mani (KC-M Chief), PV Anvar (TMC Leader)
- Post-Election Violence
- Incidents reported in Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod, and Thiruvananthapuram districts
- Investigation
- Kondotty police station investigating the firecracker blast incident
