UDF wins bypolls in five panchayats in Malappuram
The Hindu
United Democratic Front (UDF) candidates emerged victorious in the byelections held in five grama panchayats in the district on Tuesday. Bypolls were held in one ward each in Makkaraparamba, Kaladi, P
United Democratic Front (UDF) candidates emerged victorious in the byelections held in five grama panchayats in the district on Tuesday. Bypolls were held in one ward each in Makkaraparamba, Kaladi, Pookkottur, Tiruvali and Urangattiri panchayats.
The UDF’s Independent candidate Rajita defeated Left Democratic Front (LDF) Independent Subaida by 282 votes in Chalapuram ward of Kaladi panchayat.
The UDF’s Abdul Sathar defeated the LDF’s E.K. Sundaran by 710 votes in Cheenikkal ward of Pookkottur panchayat. When Sundaran polled 288 votes, BJP candidate Padma Kumar polled 17 votes.