Overview
- The LDF named 70 candidates for Kochi Corporation, citing about 56% women on its slate, with six divisions to be finalised after ongoing discussions.
- The Congress released its first list of 40 Kochi candidates, featuring 22 women and former CPI(M) leader V. P. Chandran running as a UDF-backed independent under the RSP quota.
- In Kannur, the LDF completed district panchayat seat-sharing, allotting 16 of 25 constituencies to CPI(M) while CPI and smaller allies take the remainder.
- Candidate selection moved into the final phase in Kozhikode amid disagreements, with the BJP announcing nominees in 45 corporation wards and the LDF preparing its first list for Thursday.
- Smaller outfits said they will contest widely, as seat talks faced local friction including a CPI(M)–CPI dispute over two Thrikkakara wards and Nedumangad’s ward count rising to 42 with three new women-reserved seats.