The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) wrested back power in Kottakkal municipality after month-long uncertainties and some dramatic moves.
IUML candidate K. Haneesha was elected chairperson with 20 votes against seven on Wednesday. Dr. Haneesha secured the vote of a CPI(M) Independent while another CPI(M) councillor stayed away.
The IUML had suffered a setback in the municipality last month when its official candidate, Dr. Haneesha, was defeated by a rebel candidate, Muhsina Poovanmadathil by a margin of two votes. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) had supported the rebel candidate.