BJP loses power in Paralam panchayat as LDF supports UDF no-trust motion
The BJP lost control of the Paralam panchayat in Kerala after the LDF and UDF joined forces to pass a no-confidence motion. The BJP criticized the move as an unholy alliance, while the UDF framed it as a victory for democracy.
Why it matters
This event highlights the shifting political dynamics in Kerala, where traditional rivals are forming tactical alliances to challenge the BJP's local governance.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lost power in the Paralam panchayat in Thrissur district after Left Democratic Front (LDF) members supported a no-confidence motion moved by the United Democratic Front (UDF). The Opposition secured 10 votes against the BJP’s six in the voting held on Thursday. One UDF member’s vote was declared invalid.
While the BJP described the development as a “betrayal of the people’s mandate”, the UDF termed it a victory for democracy. The UDF alleged that the BJP had captured the panchayat through political manoeuvring and an upset in the balance of power. The BJP had won control of the panchayat for the first time. The 17-member council had six members each from the BJP and the UDF, with the remaining seats held by the LDF. The BJP had secured power through a draw after the council was left evenly divided.
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