Kerala’s local body elections entered a decisive phase on Thursday, with the second phase of polling taking place across seven northern districts. By 9:00 a.m., the State Election Commission reported that 16 percent of votes had been cast. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan voted in Kattilapeedika, expressing optimism that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is moving towards a “historic victory.”
Polling Details and Technical Issues
11 December 2025 | Polling commenced at 7 a.m. in Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, set to conclude at 6 p.m. This phase completes local body elections across all 14 districts in Kerala. However, the day was marred by minor incidents, including a malfunctioning voting machine in Palakkad that halted polling for half an hour and another brief disruption in Vaniyamkulam.
Political Reactions Amid Voting
As voting progressed, political parties exchanged sharp remarks. Former Congress president Mullappally Ramachandran claimed the UDF was on track for a “clear victory,” suggesting the public was registering a negative mandate against the current government. In contrast, BJP leader P.S. Sreedharan Pillai predicted the party would “double its current seats,” asserting renewed confidence in this election.
Future Implications and Counting Day
With the polling set to conclude by evening, all eyes are now on the counting day scheduled for December 13. The political messages derived from the results will be crucial, as they will reflect the public sentiment towards the current government and the competing political fronts.
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