Kerala local body polls 2025: municipalities to witness tight contests in Kozhikode

The upcoming local body elections in Kozhikode district are being closely watched for signs of shifting political currents, particularly since the subtle urban-rural divide seen in last elections.

While the Left Democratic Front (LDF) swept the Kozhikode Corporation and retained control over major rural local bodies, the United Democratic Front (UDF) gained a narrow edge in the municipalities, winning four of the seven.

This contrast, an LDF-dominated urban core and a UDF-leaning municipal cluster, has drawn fresh attention to the district’s seven municipalities, where contestants are looking for signs of a possible urban political realignment. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is highlighting the shortcomings of both fronts to boost its campaign.