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Kerala By-elections: 38 Wards Face 'Litmus Test' Today; Was VD Satheesan's Win a 'Storm'?
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News18•28-09-2026, 12:09
Kerala By-elections: 38 Wards Face 'Litmus Test' Today; Was VD Satheesan's Win a 'Storm'?
- •Voting is underway for by-elections in 38 local body wards across 12 districts of Kerala, serving as a 'political litmus test' for VD Satheesan and the UDF's popularity.
- •The results tomorrow will reveal if the bumper victory four months ago was an electoral 'fluke' or a strong 'storm' for the Congress.
- •The by-elections include 2 corporation, 3 municipal, 3 district panchayat, 7 block panchayat, and 23 gram panchayat wards, with 126 candidates in the fray.
- •UDF currently holds 22 of these 38 wards, while LDF holds 15; retaining their seats is crucial for both alliances.
- •The opposition has cornered the government over electricity issues and ministers' foreign tours, while UDF highlights its welfare schemes.
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The counting of votes for the 38 local body wards will begin at 10 AM on Tuesday, September 29, with results expected by noon.
A total of 126 candidates are in the fray across 38 local body wards in 12 districts, covering 2 corporation wards, 3 municipal wards, 3 district panchayat wards, 7 block panchayat wards, and 23 gram panchayat wards.
Out of the 38 contested wards, the UDF holds 22 seats, while the LDF holds 15 seats, making it crucial for both alliances to retain their respective ground.
