Chairpersons elected to 13 municipalities in Ernakulam district
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AAA New chairpersons and vice chairpersons took charge in 13 municipalities in Ernakulam district on Monday following elections within the councils.
Thrikkakara
Thrikkakara municipal chairperson Ajita Thankappan
Veteran Congress party member and former chairperson Ajita Thankappan was sworn in as the municipal chairperson in Thrikkakara on Monday. Deputy Collector Suresh Kumar recited the pledge for the new chairperson. Ms. Thankappan represents Ward 13. All the 43 councillors participated in the voting and she received 26 votes while LDF candidate Jaya Kumari bagged 17 votes. The municipality was formerly ruled by the Left Front. Ms. Thankappan said the focus of the new municipal administration would be on basic facilities, including roads and drinking water.