Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Kerala Local Body Polls: Congress Alleges CPM Intimidation, UDF Candidate Kidnapping
In Kerala's local body polls, the Congress party alleges that CPM workers have been intimidating and harassing UDF candidates.
They claim that a UDF candidate was even kidnapped.
Meanwhile, CPM-led LDF candidates have been elected unopposed in several wards due to lack of opposition.
Congress alleges CPM workers kidnapped UDF candidate Livya in Anthoor municipality
UDF unable to file nominations in two Anthoor divisions due to CPM threats
CPM-led LDF candidates elected unopposed in nine Kannur wards
UDF candidate Nithyasree's nomination rejected in Malapattam Ward 12
CPM accused of intimidation and harassment during nomination process
- Who
- Congress, CPM, UDF candidates, LDF candidates
- What
- Allegations of intimidation, kidnapping, and nomination rejections
- When
- During the nomination process for Kerala local body polls
- Where
- Kannur district, Kerala
- Why
- Political rivalry between Congress (UDF) and CPM (LDF)
Congress (UDF)
CPM (LDF)
Nomination Process
Congress (UDF)
Alleges intimidation and threats from CPM workers
CPM (LDF)
No official response from CPM on these allegations
Kidnapping Allegation
Congress (UDF)
Claims UDF candidate Livya was kidnapped by CPM workers
CPM (LDF)
No official response from CPM on this allegation
- Elections
- Kerala Local Body Polls
- Parties Involved
- Congress (UDF), CPM (LDF)
- Affected Area
- Kannur district
- Alleged Incident
- Kidnapping of UDF candidate Livya
- Rejected Nominations
- UDF candidate Nithyasree in Malapattam Ward 12