BJP loses power in Paralam panchayat as LDF supports UDF no-trust motion
The BJP lost its governing position in the Paralam panchayat after the Left Democratic Front backed a no‑trust motion by the United Democratic Front. The move prompted the BJP to denounce the decision as a betrayal, while the Congress praised it as a democratic win.
- ✓The BJP lost its governing position in the Paralam panchayat after the Left Democratic Front backed a no‑trust motion by the United Democratic Front.
- ✓The 17‑member council comprises six BJP members, six UDF members and five representatives from the LDF.
- ✓The move prompted the BJP to denounce the decision as a betrayal, while the Congress praised it as a democratic win.
The Paralam panchayat council saw a shift in power on Thursday as the BJP was ousted following a no‑trust motion supported by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and moved by the United Democratic Front (UDF). The decision ended the BJP’s brief tenure that had been secured through a lot‑draw after the council’s earlier deadlock.
The 17‑member council comprises six BJP members, six UDF members and five representatives from the LDF. After the council split evenly, the BJP obtained control via a random draw, but the LDF’s backing of the UDF’s motion tipped the balance, resulting in the BJP’s loss of authority.
The episode underscores the fluid nature of local alliances in the region, with the LDF and UDF collaborating to challenge the BJP’s claim to the mandate. The BJP labeled the development a betrayal of voters’ wishes, whereas the Congress party hailed it as a triumph for democratic processes, highlighting the broader political stakes for the panchayat’s administration.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 10 September 2026 |