Kannur (Kerala), Aug 22 (PTI) The ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala on Monday retained power in the Mattannur municipality here, even as opposition Congress-led UDF has doubled its tally this time.

The LDF won 21 seats in the 35-ward municipality retaining power.

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Meanwhile, Congress won nine seats, while its ally in the United Democratic Front (UDF) Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) bagged five seats. Last time, the Congress-led front got only seven seats.

The BJP did not open its account anywhere.

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The UDF wrested back Porora, Elannur, Aanikkari, Kalaroad, Illambhagam, Maruthayi and Mettadi wards from the Left party.

Leader of Opposition in the state assembly V D Satheesan said the increase in number of seats for the UDF shows that "any fort can be breached".

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