Kasargod, Dec 28, 2020: Advocate and Muslim League leader V M Muneer took charge as the new President of Kasargod Town Municipal Council. In the elections held on Monday, he defeated Savitha Teacher of BJP. Muneer secured 21 votes while Savitha managed to garner 14 votes.
CPM member Lalitha and two independent members Fathimath Haseena and KM Shakeena Moidin abstained from voting.
The new TMC Chairman represents Khasi Lane Ward. In Kasargod TMC, Muslim League has a strength of 21 members, BJP 12, CPM has one member while there are two independents.