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Kochi star contests as leaders switch sides
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
|November 11, 2025
The upcoming Kochi Corporation civic elections are set to bring unexpected twists, as key political figures cross party lines to contest in new roles.
One of the most notable developments is the candidacy of V. P. Chandran, a former senior leader of the CPM, who will now stand as the United Democratic Front candidate in the Vyttila division. This marks a significant departure for Chandran, who was previously a key member of the CPM in the Thrikkakara area and served as the Parliamentary Party secretary in the Corporation council five years ago. Chandran’s shift to UDF is seen as a bold move, considering his long association with the Left. His candidacy is expected to shake up the electoral landscape in Vyttila, a strategically important division in Kochi, which ha
This story is from the November 11, 2025 edition of The Free Press Journal - Mumbai.
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