O. Sadashivan. , Photo credit: K. Ragesh
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has fielded O. Sadashivan, a nominated councilor from Thadambattuthazham ward, as its mayoral candidate and S. Jayasree, a nominated councilor from Kottooli ward, as its deputy mayor candidate in the Kozhikode Corporation.
Mr. Sadashivan is a two-term councilor and leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) party in the outgoing council. Ms. Jayasree was the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Health. The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected representatives is expected on December 21, and the mayoral elections are scheduled for December 26.
S. Jayasree. | Photo credit: K. Ragesh
LDF District Convener Mukkom Mohammed, CPI(M) District Secretary M. Mehboob, Communist Party of India District Secretary P. Gavas and other LDF leaders while addressing the media here on Thursday (December 18) claimed that though the United Democratic Front (UDF) had made gains in the recently concluded local polls in the mass base of L Kozhikode, the mass base of the L.DF remained. They claimed that the UDF could win more seats in the district because of its direct and indirect association with the BJP and organizations espousing minority communalism.
Milli Mohan. , Photo credit: K. Ragesh
KK Navas.
Meanwhile, CPI(M) senior leader P. Mohanan claimed that contrary to what was portrayed in a section of the media, the UDF had lost its upper hand in certain segments of the Kozhikode Assembly as compared to the situation after last year’s Lok Sabha elections. In the assembly segments in the Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency, the LDF had a lead of more than 50,000 votes, he said. In Vadakara municipality, the LDF won more seats and retained power. The LDF’s dominance was evident in the political votes that were cast in the district panchayat division elections, he added. Asked about the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s allegation of being sidelined in the LDF, the leaders said such issues would be discussed and resolved soon.
Milli Mohan will head the district panchayat
Meanwhile, the Congress has chosen Milli Mohan, who was elected from Kodenchery division of Kozhikode panchayat district, as its candidate for the post of president. Indian Union Muslim League nominated KK Navas for the post of Vice President. The UDF and its ally, the Revolutionary Marxist Party, won 15 seats in the 28-member panchayat.
In Kozhikode Corporation, Manakkal Sasi, who was elected from Mankavu ward, was chosen as the leader of the Congress Council party.
Published – 18 Dec 2025 21:14 IST
