Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Kerala local body polls see high participation
A lot of people are running in the first part of the local elections in Kerala.
There are 36,630 candidates, which includes many women.
The voting happens on Tuesday in seven districts.
More than 13 million people can vote, and they will choose leaders for their local areas.
The second part of the voting is on Thursday, and the results will be announced on December 13.
Everyone is watching these elections to see what people in Kerala think about their leaders.
36,630 candidates, including 19,573 women, are contesting in the first phase of Kerala's local body elections.
Voting takes place on Tuesday across seven districts, with 13,283,789 eligible voters.
The elections cover 595 local self-government institutions, including 471 gram panchayats and 39 municipalities.
Polling arrangements include 15,432 booths, with 480 identified as sensitive, and additional units in reserve.
The second phase of polling is scheduled for Thursday, with results to be declared on December 13.
- Who
- 36,630 candidates, including 17,056 men, 19,573 women, and 1 transgender
- What
- First phase of Kerala's local body elections
- When
- Tuesday, with the second phase on Thursday, and results on December 13
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam districts
- Why
- To determine representatives for 11,168 wards in 595 local self-government institutions
- Total Candidates
- 36,630
- Male Candidates
- 17,056
- Female Candidates
- 19,573
- Transgender Candidate
- 1
- Total Voters
- 13,283,789
- Male Voters
- 6,250,000
- Female Voters
- 7,030,000
- Transgender Voters
- 126
- Migrant Voters
- 456
- Polling Booths
- 15,432
- Sensitive Booths
- 480
- Control Units
- 15,432 (active) + 2,516 (reserve)
- Ballot Units
- 40,261 (active) + 6,501 (reserve)
Sources
36,630 candidates in fray in first phase of Kerala local body polls
Kerala polls: Brisk turnout in Phase 1 as Antony, Baby trade big claims
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Over 70 % voter turnout in first phase of Kerala local body polls
BJP Accuses CPI(M) of Fake Voting Through Transgenders in Kerala Capital
Voting Ends in The First Phase of Kerala Local Body Polls
