The Ernakulam district leadership of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) and the Communist Party of India (CPI) said they are trying to resolve the deadlock over the two seats in the Thrikkakara municipality elections.
S. Sathish, district secretary of the CPI(M), said on Wednesday that such issues would be resolved through discussion at the regional level. N. Arun, CPI Ernakulam district secretary, said talks with the CPI(M) were continuing with a view to resolving the disputes amicably.
The differences emerged after the CPI insisted on contesting the Health Center and Sahakarana Road departments, claiming they fell under its sphere of influence. The party claimed that majority votes in Athani ward – considered its traditional stronghold – were shifted to Health Center ward after delimitation.
The CPI also staked its claim on Sahakarana Road, which once demarcated included Mampillyparambu ward. The party claimed that its entire electoral base from the now defunct constituency was added to Sahakarana Road, giving it the right to field its candidate there.
Published – 12 Nov 2025 21:03 IST
