Thazhava panchayat elects LDF candidate R. Suja as president after vote draw

In Thazhava Panchayat, the LDF candidate for president, R. Suja, had her vote invalidated. She was later elected president through a draw. The LDF holds a slim one-seat majority in the 24-member panchayat, with LDF having 10 members, UDF 9, and NDA 5. The tie in votes led to a draw to decide the presidency. R. Suja, a CPM member, secured the presidency after the draw, while the UDF candidate received an equal number of votes. The LDF also elected a vice-president.