The United Democratic Front on Monday managed to retain control of the Vaikom Municipality with its candidate, Radhika Shyam, being elected as the municipal chairperson by a margin of one vote.
In an election held at the municipal council, Ms. Shyam received 11 votes as against 10 votes received by Susheela M. Nair, a candidate fielded by the Left Democratic Front. The BJP candidate, O. Mohanakumari, got just four votes.
Of the two independent members in the council, A.C. Maniyamma voted in favour of the LDF while Ayyappan abstained from voting.
