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World • 1 min read • Sep 29, 2026

Satheesan government faces first major electoral test as counting begins in 38 local body wards across 12 districts

The results, expected to trickle in soon, could have significant consequences for the UDF, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) opposition and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance.

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