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The new facility launched by the panchayat member will provide major relief to families in Koovvappara.
In addition to contesting from 7000-plus more wards, the BJP had hoped to achieve the 25 per cent target by winning two corporations, at least 10 municipalities, more than 30 block panchayats and over 300 grama panchayats.
The front opted for a new mayoral nominee after its earlier choice and incumbent deputy mayor, C P Musafar Ahamed, lost to the UDF’s S K Aboobecker in Meenchantha ward (ward 39) by 271 votes.
Nominations can be filed until December 24, with scrutiny slated for December 26.
The sisters, Vanaja, Saritha and Sajitha, daughters of Kizhakkeyil Omana Amma, entered active politics following in the footsteps of their father.
This time, the formation of the Vadakkenchery panchayat will hinge on the independent member, with the BJP’s stance also proving crucial.
After working as a teacher for years, Mumtaz quit her job to become an entrepreneur.
The LDF won only 20 municipalities, down from 43 in 2020, while the UDF won 47 municipalities, up from 43 in 2020.
Reacting to the loss, Beena told Onmanorama that she was deeply saddened and would examine the reasons behind the setback.
UDF appears set to regain ground across key cities, the BJP-led NDA has made notable gains in select pockets.
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