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NDA leads in Thiruvananthapuram, LDF maintains grip across Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 13 (UNI) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has taken an early lead in several key wards of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation as vote counting continues across Kerala for the 2025 Local Body Elections.
Early trends indicate a strong performance by the BJP‑led alliance in the state capital, making the contest highly competitive.
Outside Thiruvananthapuram, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is maintaining leads in numerous gram panchayats, block panchayats, and municipalities, reaffirming its dominance in rural and semi-urban areas.
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