Political parties scramble to finalise candidates for low-stakes Ayyappankkavu bypoll in Kochi Corporation
Political parties are racing to name candidates for the Ayyappankkavu by‑election in the Kochi municipal council, a contest considered low‑stakes. The council, originally 76 members, now has 75 after the seat became vacant. The United Democratic Front currently backs 47 members, including an independent, while the Left Democratic Front holds 22 seats and the BJP controls six.