Archive · 21 May 2025
Kozhikode Local Bodies to Gain 117 New Divisions Amid Controversy
Kozhikode district in Kerala is adding 117 new divisions to its local councils, changing the boundaries for voting.
This means more representatives in the district.
The District Congress Committee (DCC) is unhappy, saying the changes weren't done fairly and that their complaints weren't addressed.
They plan to protest, because they don't like how the lines were drawn and believe it wasn't done correctly, especially with local elections coming up soon.
Kozhikode district panchayats will have 117 new divisions.
Total wards in 70 grama panchayats increased to 1,343.
District Congress Committee (DCC) alleges delimitation was "unscientific."
Delimitation Commission claims to have resolved all complaints.
DCC says their complaints were ignored and will protest.
- Who
- Delimitation Commission, District Congress Committee (DCC).
- What
- Addition of 117 new divisions in Kozhikode district panchayats.
- When
- Local body polls expected in less than six months.
- Where
- Kozhikode district, Kerala.
- Why
- To accommodate new divisions based on population and adjust existing boundaries.
District Congress Committee (DCC)
Delimitation Commission
Delimitation Process
District Congress Committee (DCC)
The DCC believes the delimitation was unscientific and that their complaints were ignored.
Delimitation Commission
The Delimitation Commission claims to have resolved all registered complaints.
- New Divisions Added
- 117
- Total Wards Now
- 1,343
- Total Grama Panchayats
- 70
- Location
- Kozhikode district, Kerala
- Local Body Polls
- Less than six months