The electoral outcome in 13 municipalities is likely to set the tone for the 2026 Assembly election in Ernakulam.
Key political fronts exuded confidence in improving their tally this time compared to their performance in 2020. Of the 13 municipalities, the United Democratic Front (UDF) had won eight that included Thrikkakara, Kalamassery, Muvattupuzha, Perumbavoor, North Paravur, Maradu, Aluva, and Angamaly. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) had secured victory in Eloor, Koothattukulam, Kothamangalam, Piravom, and Thripunitura.
At the end of the term in 2025, the UDF increased its overall tally to nine municipalities after rebel Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] councillor Kala Raju helped the front wrest power in Koothattukulam municipality.
Muhammed Shiyas, Ernakulam District Congress Committee president, claimed that the UDF would make big gains this time by making dents in the electoral prospects of the LDF. He added that the front was likely to make a sweep in a majority of municipalities.
CPI(M) district secretary S. Sathish claimed that the LDF would reap significant gains in municipalities compared to the results in 2020.
