All three major fronts have fielded first-time candidates in the forthcoming by-election to the Ayyappankkavu division of the Kochi Corporation, which is expected to have little impact on the civic body’s governance, as the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) continues to enjoy a formidable majority.

Political parties finalize candidates for the low-impact Ayyappankkavu bypoll, with UDF maintaining a strong majority in Kochi Corporation.