The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) won 22 seats in by-elections to various panchayats and gram panchayats in Kerala. The results of bypolls to 44 seats in various local bodies were declared on Friday. The United Democratic Front (UDF), led by the Congress party, retained 17 seats, whereas the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to bag 5 seats.
Previously, of the 44 seats that went to by-elections, the LDF had 23, UDF 17 and BJP 4. These 44 seats were spread over 13 districts of Kerala. Those who won the by-election will barely stay in office for a year. The fresh elections to local bodies will be held next year.