Kerala Local Body Polls 2025: UDF Surges Ahead, NDA Makes Historic Gains in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
The counting of votes for the Kerala Local Body Polls 2025 is underway, revealing dynamic shifts in the state’s political landscape. Early trends from the State Election Commission (SEC) indicate a strong showing for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), which is currently leading the race, while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is celebrating a significant, and potentially historic, performance in the capital.
Corporation Battle: UDF Dominates, NDA Consolidates Capital
The race for the state’s six Municipal Corporations is proving to be a thrilling indicator of the political mood ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
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UDF Takes the Lead: The UDF is currently showing an impressive lead, securing pole position in four Corporations across the state. This surge marks a determined pushback from the opposition front, aiming to reverse its setbacks from the 2020 local body elections. Reports indicate the UDF is poised for a decisive victory in the Kollam Corporation, a traditional stronghold of the Left Democratic Front (LDF).
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NDA’s Thiruvananthapuram Triumph: The NDA is recording a comfortable lead in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, moving closer to potentially capturing power in the capital civic body for the first time. This performance is a major boost for the BJP-led alliance, which had made the capital city a key target in its campaign, viewing the polls as a crucial litmus test for its growth in Kerala.
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LDF Holds Ground: The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is currently in the lead in the remaining two Corporations, fighting fiercely to retain its overall dominance in local self-governance.
