The Kadaba Town Panchayat election results, announced on August 20, 2025, have marked a historic moment for the Congress party, which secured its first-ever victory in the town panchayat polls by winning 8 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 5 seats in the election.
The election for the 13 wards of the Kadaba Town Panchayat was held on August 17, 2025. A total of 32 candidates contested in the election. The election saw a voter turnout of 8,334 eligible voters, including 4,018 men and 4,318 women.
Ward-wise Results:
With Congress securing a majority of 8 seats, the party is set to take control of the Kadaba Town Panchayat. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Congress, which has been making efforts to strengthen its position in the Dakshina Kannada district. The BJP, which had a stronghold in the region, secured 5 seats.
The Kadaba Town Panchayat election is crucial for both parties as it sets the stage for upcoming Taluk Panchayat, Zilla Panchayat, and municipal elections. Both parties had been actively campaigning and strategizing to win the confidence of the voters. The BJP had organized training sessions for its grassroots workers to prepare them for the elections. The Congress had held preparatory meetings and discussions to ensure the party's victory in the 13 wards.