Over 75 per cent voter turnout in second phase of Kerala local body polls
Voting was held in 18,274 polling stations from 7 am to 6 pm. Of these, 2,055 polling stations have been earmarked as sensitive.
Voting was held in 18,274 polling stations from 7 am to 6 pm. Of these, 2,055 polling stations have been earmarked as sensitive.
As per the figures till 6 pm, Ernakulam district recorded the highest voter turnout (73.36 per cent). Alappuzha recorded 72.74 per cent and Idukki 70.26 per cent.
Voters in the rest of the seven districts, including Thirussur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kannur, Wayanad and Kasaragod would use their franchise on December 11.
Speaking to the media in Kannur, Martin George said the UDF was unable to file nomination papers in two divisions of Anthoor municipality due to threats from CPM workers.
The Kerala unit of the BJP, under its new leadership, is aiming to capture two corporations, 25 municipalities, and 400 Gram Panchayats in the local body polls scheduled for November 2025
The CPM-led LDF is leading in more than the 500 of the 941 gram panchayats while the opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is leading in 371. The UDF is leading in 45 of 86 municipalities and LDF in 35 municipalities.
