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A recurring and positive trend is the public and governmental discussion about “Retelling Tellicherry” (the old name for Thalassery). This refers to new plans and efforts to reimagine the town, focusing on its unique heritage related to the “Three C’s”—Cricket, Cakes (bakeries), and Circus—to boost cultural tourism and urban development.

Beyond the controversy, the local body elections are trending because of the intense three-way contest for control of the Thalassery Municipality. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is aiming to retain its decades-long dominance, the United Democratic Front (UDF) is working aggressively to break the LDF’s hold, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is focused on improving its council presence.

The Thalassery municipal elections have generated significant political heat due to the candidacy of Karayi Chandrasekharan, a prominent CPI(M) leader and murder accused. He is contesting a ward with the aim of becoming the Municipal Chairperson again, having been forced to resign from the post in 2015 due to bail restrictions in the Fazal murder case. His candidature, despite the pending case, is a major talking point.

A major news story in early December 2025 was the discovery of the body of a Thalassery municipality employee in the Eranholi river. The employee, who was part of the audit wing, was reported missing after reporting for duty, and the subsequent recovery of the body led to an ongoing police investigation into the circumstances of the death.

The most current and widely reported topic is the local body elections (2025). This is trending due to political tension and reports of violence. Specifically, news broke on December 11, 2025, that two Congress women candidates and a polling agent were allegedly assaulted in separate incidents in Thalassery and nearby Malur, triggering immediate concern and political friction during the polling process.