In the local body byelections in Kannur, both the BJP and the LDF made significant gains. The UDF managed to retain two sitting wards but lost two out of the four sitting wards.
The BJP secured victory over the Congress in a closely contested election in the Mattanur municipal corporation. Continuing its trend from previous elections, the LDF secured the third position. The town ward of Mattannur municipality saw the BJP emerging victorious over the UDF.
In Muzhapilangad panchayat, LDF captured the Mammakunnu ward from the UDF, while the UDF retained control over Ramanthali Panchayat Palakode Central and Madayi grampanchayat’s 20th Ward Muttam Etappram.
