United Democratic Front obtained an edge in the byelections carried out in the 29 local bodies in the state. Meanwhile, LDF has ensured victory in 12 seats and BJP won two seats.
Bypolls were conducted in several wards in Kottayam, Kannur, Alappuzha, Kollam, Idukki, Thrissur and Kasaragod districts.
MM Raveendran of CPM won the bypoll in Keezhariyur ward at Maladi block panchayat in Kozhikode by defeating the Congress candidate for 158 votes.
For 299 votes, Congress candidate Albert defeated an independent candidate in Vannappuram ward in Elamdesam block panchayat in Idukki.
BJP candidate Geetha S won the election in Kottuvankonam ward in Kollam, while Congress candidate Latha Biju got elected in Kollam’s Perayam.
