Archive · 14 Jan 2026
UDF Wins Bypoll in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
In a recent bypoll in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the United Democratic Front (UDF) won the Vizhinjam division by a narrow margin of 83 votes.
The UDF's Congress candidate, Sudheer Khan, received 2,902 votes, while the Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate got 2,819 votes, and the BJP candidate received 2,437 votes.
This win increases the UDF's seat count to 20 in the corporation.
The BJP, which currently has 50 seats, is now one seat short of the 51 required for a simple majority in the 101-member council.
The LDF's seat count remains unchanged.
This outcome is a setback for both the BJP and the LDF, as the BJP's hopes of attaining a majority are dashed, and the LDF loses a division it had won in the previous two elections.
UDF wins bypoll in Vizhinjam division by 83 votes.
BJP falls short of majority by 1 seat in the corporation.
UDF's seat count increases to 20 in the corporation.
LDF's seat count remains unchanged.
BJP's hopes of attaining a simple majority are dashed.
- Who
- BJP, CPI(M)-led LDF, UDF
- What
- UDF wins bypoll in Vizhinjam division
- When
- Recent bypoll
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Kerala
- Why
- Not specified in the article
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Kerala
- Parties Involved
- BJP, CPI(M)-led LDF, UDF
- Bypoll Outcome
- UDF wins Vizhinjam division by 83 votes
- UDF Seat Count
- 20 seats in the corporation
- BJP Seat Count
- 50 seats in the corporation
- LDF Seat Count
- Unchanged
- Votes Polled
- Sudheer Khan (UDF): 2,902, LDF Candidate: 2,819, BJP Candidate: 2,437
Sources
BJP Loses Bypoll in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Short of Majority by 1 Seat
BJP writes history of Kozhikode Corporation winning post of chairperson of tax affairs standing committee
UDF wrests Vizhinjam division from CPM, deals blow to BJP’s majority hopes
BJP Member Gets Elected With Muslim League's Vote In Kerala Panchayat
