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Initial trends shared by the State Election Commission showed ruling LDF and Opposition UDF leading in 261 and 228 grama panchayats, respectively, at 9.25 am. However, UDF was ahead in 43 municipalities, 7 district panchayats and 4 Corporations, while the LDF was leading in 26 municipalities, 6 district panchayats and one Corporation
Updated – December 13, 2025 10:18 am IST
Party workers gather outside a counting centre at Government Engineering College, Thrissur., on Saturday morning
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Initial trends shared by the State Election Commission (SEC) showed the ruling LDF and the opposition UDF leading in 261 and 228 grama panchayats, respectively, at 9.25 am.
However, the UDF was ahead in 43 municipalities, 7 district panchayats and 4 corporations, while the LDF was leading in 26 municipalities, 6 district panchayats and one corporation.
The BJP-led NDA was ahead in 15 grama panchayats, 3 municipalities and one corporation.
Major political fronts, parties and voters in Kerala wait with bated breath for the results of the 2025 local body elections in the State as the counting of the votes polled in two phases earlier this week kicked off at 8 a.m. today (December 13).
The full results are expected to be declared by Saturday afternoon, according to the State Election Commission (SEC). The updates can be accessed on the ‘Trend’ website maintained by the SEC:
https://trend.sec.kerala.gov.in, https://lbtrend.kerala.gov.in, https://trend.kerala.nic.in.
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December 13, 2025 10:18
BJP workers celebrate in Thrissur
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BJP workers celebrating victory of their candidates in Thrissur Corporation.
Photo: K.K.Najeeb
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December 13, 2025 10:14
Karat Faisal loses in Koduvally municipality
Karat Faisal, whose candidature has repeatedly drawn attention due to past controversies, has lost the election in Koduvally municipality. His defeat in ward number 24 for 140 votes comes against the backdrop of a politically sensitive journey that began nearly a decade ago and continued to shadow successive elections in the region.
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December 13, 2025 10:11
UDF’s Shiny Mathew declared winner in Fort Kochi division
UDF’s Shiny Mathew declared winner in Fort Kochi division of Kochi Corporation. BJP’s Sudha Dileepkumar wins in Ernakulam Central division of Kochi Corporation
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December 13, 2025 10:08
Overall trends by 10 am
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December 13, 2025 10:06
In Kannur Corporation, UDF leads in 12 divisions
In Kannur Corporation, UDF leads in 12 divisions, LDF in six and NDA in two divisions
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December 13, 2025 10:02
Cliffhanger in Kochi Corporation
Kochi Corporation is witnessing a cliffhanger. After what appeared to be an LDF sweep as per the initial leads, UDF clawed its way back. At the moment, both fronts are tied at 32-32 while the BJP is leading in five divisions.
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December 13, 2025 10:02
NDA secures lead in 21 wards in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
NDA secures lead in 21 wards in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, with LDF in 16 wards and UDF in 11.
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December 13, 2025 09:59
In Kasaragod municipality, UDF won 10 seats and leading in three other
In Kasaragod municipality, UDF won 10 seats and leading in three other, followed by BJP, which won in 6 seats and leading in one seats. One independent candidate won the Honnamoola ward
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December 13, 2025 09:57
UDF is moving towards an absolute majority in the Thrissur Corporation
The UDF is moving towards an absolute majority in the Thrissur Corporation, leading in 26 divisions. The LDF is ahead in 11 divisions, while the NDA is leading in six. Notably, four Independent candidates are also in the lead in the civic body.
In the seven municipalities, the LDF is leading in five, while the UDF is ahead in two.
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December 13, 2025 09:55
All three Mayor hopefuls of LDF in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation have comfortable leads
S.P. Deepak, K.Sreekumar, Vanchiyoor Babu, all three Mayor hopefuls of the LDF in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation are having comfortable leads in their respective wards
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December 13, 2025 09:53
Twenty20 maintains lead in Kizhakkambalam and Aikkaranad
Kitex-backed Twenty20 maintains lead in its stronghold Kizhakkambalam grama panchayat and Aikkaranad panchayat which it won last time. While UDF leads in Kunnathunad LDF is ahead in Mazhuvannoor panchayat. Twenty20 had won the two panchayas last time.
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December 13, 2025 09:47
Party workers gather in Thrissur
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Party workers outside the counting centre at Government Engineering College, Thrissur
Photo: K.K. Najeeb
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December 13, 2025 09:46
LDF maintains a comfortable lead in all four municipalities in Thiruvananthapuram
LDF maintains a comfortable lead in all four municipalities in Thiruvananthapuram district with the UDF managing to pull closer only in Neyyatinkara municipality
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December 13, 2025 09:45
BJP poised for win in Kadapuram ward, epicentre of Munambam land dispute
BJP’s Kunjumon Augustine poised for win in Kadapuram ward of Pallipuram grama panchayat in Ernakulam district. The ward is the epicentre of the Munambam land dispute.
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December 13, 2025 09:44
LDF continues dominance in Anthoor municipality in Kannur
The Left Democratic Front continued its dominance in Anthoor municipality in Kannur district by winning in 11 wards and taking lead in two wards as counting progressed. Even before polling, the LDF had secured victory unopposed in five wards. The municipality has a total of 29 wards
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December 13, 2025 09:44
NDA wins seven wards in Thripunitura municipality so far
National Democratic Alliance has won seven wards in Thripunitura municipality. The Left front has won four wards while the United Democratic Front secured victory in two wards.
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December 13, 2025 09:41
Vaishna Suresh, UDF candidate from Muttada ward of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, wins
Vaishna Suresh, UDF candidate from the Muttada ward of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, wins. The State Election Commission (SEC) had restored her name in the voter’s list from the ward following High Court intervention. The Muttada ward has been a stronghold of the LDF.
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December 13, 2025 09:32
LDF has secured a lead in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
LDF has secured a lead in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. Leading in 18 wards against NDA’s 16. UDF in 9 wards.
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December 13, 2025 09:30
BJP candidate T. Rinish wins in Pottammal ward of Kozhikode Corporation
BJP candidate T. Rinish wins in Pottammal ward of Kozhikode Corporation. Mayor Beena Philip of LDF is the sitting councillor there.
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December 13, 2025 09:29
Neck-and-neck fight in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
Neck-and-neck fight in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation with both LDF and NDA leading in 17 wards each. UDF in 9 wards
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December 13, 2025 09:27
LDF leads in Kalpetta Municipality
LDF leads in Kalpetta Municipality, while Mananthavady favours UDF. Both fronts in a tie in Sulthan Bathery
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December 13, 2025 09:27
NDA maintains slender lead in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
NDA maintains a slender lead in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation with 17 wards while LDF is leading in 16 and UDF in 9.
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December 13, 2025 09:23
NDA wins in Shakthikulangara division
NDA wins in Kollam Corporation’s Shakthikulangara division
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December 13, 2025 09:20
Dramatic change in the poll picture in Kozhikode Corporation
Dramatic change in the poll picture in Kozhikode Corporation. UDF leads in 11 wards, LDF in 9, NDA in 5 and one independent.
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December 13, 2025 09:20
KV Manoj of LDF leading against M.G. Aristotle
KV Manoj of the LDF leading against M.G. Aristotle, UDF’s parliamentary party secretary in the last council, in Kaloor South division
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December 13, 2025 09:18
In Kannur Corporation
In Kannur Corporation, UDF leads in six divisions, LDF in six and NDA in two divisions.
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December 13, 2025 09:17
NDA and LDF in neck and neck race in Shoranur municipality
NDA and LDF are in a neck and neck race to capture Shoranur municipality in Palakkad district. NDA has won 10 seats in Shoranur when LDF has won 9. UDF has gained only 4.
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December 13, 2025 09:16
In Kollam, LDF leads in two municipalities
In Kollam, LDF leads in Karunagapally and Paravur municipalities
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December 13, 2025 09:11
UDF surges ahead in Kottayam District Panchayat
As the counting of votes in the three-tier local body elections progresses in Kottayam, the UDF has surged ahead of the LDF in the District Panchayat, securing a clear lead in eight seats, while the LDF is ahead in just one.
In the five municipalities, the LDF is leading in 23 seats, closely followed by the UDF with 18. In the panchayats, the LDF holds the lead in 17, while the UDF is ahead in 14. The NDA, meanwhile, has taken the lead in three panchayats.
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December 13, 2025 09:10
LDF candidate wins in Thripunithura municipality
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K P Sajad, LDF candidate who has won from Thripunithura Municipality. Photo: Thulasi Kakkat
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December 13, 2025 09:07
UDF leading in eight municipalities out of the 13 in Ernakulam district
The United Democratic Front is leading in eight municipalities out of the 13 in Ernakulam district at 9 a.m. It included Aluva, Angamaly, Koothattukulam, Kothamangalam, Maradu, Muvattupuzha, Piravom and Thrikkakara. The Left front was leading in Kalamassery and North Paravur while the National Democratic Alliance was leading in Thripunitura.
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December 13, 2025 09:06
NDA and UDF win one seat each in Thrissur Corporation
NDA and UDF win one seat each in Thrissur Corporation. When NDA won from Punkunnam division, UDF won in Ollur. Independent candidate leading in Chiyyaram division. The UDF is leading in 14 divisions of the Corporation, while the LDF is leading in 10 and the NDA in four.
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December 13, 2025 09:05
Lead trends by 9 am
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December 13, 2025 09:04
LDF maintains lead
LDF maintains lead in Nedumangad, Neyyattinkara and Varkala municipalities in Thiruvananthapuram
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December 13, 2025 09:03
LDF leading in 14 wards of the Kottayam municipality
Left Democratic Front is leading in 14 wards of the Kottayam municipality, followed by United Democratic Front in five seas and National Democratic Alliance in 3 seats
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December 13, 2025 09:03
UDF surges ahead in Kasaragod municipality; mixed trends across district
UDF surged ahead in Kasaragod municipality by winning five divisions as counting progressed on Saturday, while the NDA captured the Korakode division. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) was yet to open its account in the municipality.
In Kanhangad municipality, the contest remained evenly balanced, with both the LDF and the UDF leading in two divisions each.
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December 13, 2025 09:02
LDF maintains lead in four of seven municipalities in Kozhikode
LDF continues to maintain lead in four of seven municipalities in Kozhikode district. UDF maintains lead in Ramanattukara municipality
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December 13, 2025 09:01
In Kattappana municipality, UDF wins five seats and LDF two
In Kattappana Municipality in Idukki, UDF wins five seats and LDF wins two seats
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December 13, 2025 09:00
Number of wards before and after delimitation
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December 13, 2025 08:57
UDF candidate P. Rajesh from CMP leading in Konam division
UDF candidate P. Rajesh from CMP is leading in Konam division of Kochi Coporation. Former Deputy Mayor of the Congress, Premkumarm is contesting as an independent in the division.
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December 13, 2025 08:56
UDF leads in three of 28 wards in Ernakulam district panchayat
UDF leads in three of 28 wards in Ernakulam district panchayat. UDF candidates are leading in Neryamangalam, Pothanikad and Kottuvally wards.
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December 13, 2025 08:49
UDF leads in five municipalities in Ernakulam
United Democratic Front leading in five municipalities including Aluva, Koothattukulam, Maradu, Piravom and Thrikkakara municipalities in Ernakulam. The Left front was leading in Angamaly, Kalamassery, Muvattupuzha and Thripunitura municipalities at 8.45 p.m.
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December 13, 2025 08:48
Former Congress MLA K.S. Sabarinathan trailing
Former Congress MLA K.S. Sabarinathan trailing in Kowdiar ward of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
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December 13, 2025 08:47
LDF leads in five of eight Kannur municipalities
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) surged ahead in five of the eight municipalities in Kannur district as counting progresses, while the United Democratic Front (UDF) led in two. Panoor municipality witnessed a hung situation, with more than one front securing an equal number of wards.
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December 13, 2025 08:45
Total number of candidates
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December 13, 2025 08:44
NDA takes early lead in Palakkad and Shoranur municipalities
In Palakkad district, NDA has taken early lead in Palakkad and Shoranur municipalities when LDF established early dominance in Ottapalam and Cherpulassery municipalities. UDF has got lead in Mannarkkad municipality.
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December 13, 2025 08:43
LDF leads in Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery municipalities
LDF leads in Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery municipalities in Wayanad
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December 13, 2025 08:42
NDA leads in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
The lead in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has shifted from the LDF to the NDA. The NDA currently leads in 7 wards against LDF’s 3. The UDF leads in only one ward.
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December 13, 2025 08:39
UDF takes lead in two municipalities in Idukki
UDF takes the lead in Kattappana and Thodupuzha municipalities in Idukki district
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December 13, 2025 08:38
District-wise voter turnout
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December 13, 2025 08:37
UDF takes lead in two municipalities in Kozhikode
UDF takes the lead in Feroke and Ramanattukara municipalities in Kozhikode district
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December 13, 2025 08:35
Overall voter turnout
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December 13, 2025 08:31
Initial trends in the Kochi Corporation hints at LDF dominance
Initial trends in the Kochi Corporation hints at LDF dominance as it leads in 6 divisions to UDF’s 2 and NDA’s lead in one division
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December 13, 2025 08:30
Early trends show NDA may gain ground in Palakkad municipality
Early trends suggest that the NDA may gain ground in Palakkad municipality. At the start of counting, the NDA led in two wards, while the UDF and LDF each led a single ward.
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December 13, 2025 08:29
Left front leading in five wards in Kalamassery municipality
The Left front is leading in five wards in Kalamassery municipality, while United front has taken lead in two wards. In Kothamangalam municipality, UDF was leading in two wards. The UDF and LDF were leading in two wards each in Perumbavoor municipality.
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December 13, 2025 08:28
LDF begins with slender lead in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
The LDF has begun with a slender lead in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation with leads in 6 wards, followed by NDA with 3 and UDF with 2.
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December 13, 2025 08:24
Counting progresses in Thrissur Corporation
In Thrissur Corporation, LDF leading in one seat, UDF in 3 and NDA in one
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December 13, 2025 08:17
Shiny Mathew of UDF leads in Kochi Corporation
Shiny Mathew of the UDF leads in Kochi Corporation. She is one of the probable mayoral candidates if UDF manages to secure power. The Mayor’s position is reserved for woman in Kochi Corporation.
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December 13, 2025 08:08
At a counting centre in Thiruvananthapuram
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December 13, 2025 08:00
Key political fronts exude confidence in Ernakulam
The key political fronts exuded confidence in making it big in the local body elections held in Ernakulam as the initial trend is likely to be clear in the initial hours of counting.
A total of 7,374 candidates are awaiting people’s mandate in the district after polling to elect representatives in 82 grama panchayats, 14 block panchayats, 13 municipalities and the Kochi Corporation was held on December 9. Polling in ward 10 (Onakkoor) of Pampakuda panchayat was postponed following the death of candidate C.S. Babu.
– G. Krishnakumar
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December 13, 2025 07:45
Candidates and others enter voting centre in Thiruvananthapuram
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December 13, 2025 07:43
High security in place to ensure peaceful counting in Kozhikode
The politically sensitive areas in Kozhikode district have been placed under an extensive security blanket again as part of the preparations in place to counter incidents of violence and unhealthy celebrations after the announcement of local body election results. Areas that witnessed tensions and isolated clashes during the election campaign and the day of polling will be brought under the close surveillance of Rapid Action Force.
The support of more than 7,000 police officers will be ensured across the district to maintain law and order. Armed police personnel from various battalions will be on duty near the 20 counting centres in the district, with senior police officers conducting detailed reviews of the arrangement on Friday (December 13, 2025). Instructions were also issued to various Station House Officers to closely monitor ground-level developments and ensure rapid intervention in the event of disturbances.
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December 13, 2025 07:43
Major fronts are expecting a stunning victory in Idukki
All the major fronts in Idukki are expecting a stunning victory in the local body elections, the results of which are scheduled to be out on Saturday.
While the United Democratic Front (UDF) is hoping to reclaim its stronghold, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expecting to continue its 2020 local body election victory in the district. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is hoping to deepen its influence and take over the administration of a few panchayats. Three Tamil Nadu-based political parties too are expecting to win some seats.
Major fronts are expecting a stunning victory in Idukki
Major political fronts in Idukki anticipate significant victories in the upcoming local body elections, with UDF, LDF, and NDA vying for influence.
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December 13, 2025 07:42
Kannur set for counting amid tight security
The counting of votes for the local body election will be held at 20 centres in Kannur district.
Counting for panchayats will take place at block-level centres, while municipalities and the Corporation will count votes at their respective centres. Postal ballots for the district panchayats will be counted separately at the collectorate under the supervision of the District Collector. Counting will begin at 8 a.m.
Officials will first verify the seals and special tags on the control units kept at the counting tables in the presence of candidates or their counting and election agents before starting the process. Postal ballots will be counted first at the Returning Officer’s table, followed by votes recorded in the electronic voting machines. Counting at each table will take place in the presence of the candidates or their authorised counting agents.
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December 13, 2025 07:30
Kozhikode Corporation Council bids farewell as term nears end
The councillors of the Kozhikode Corporation for the 2020–25 term had an emotional farewell at the Corporation office on Friday (December 12, 2025), marked by mementos, a group photograph, and a high tea. The council had strategically chosen the day between the polling day and the counting day of the local body elections. The current council will remain in power until the new council takes charge, possibly before December 20.
Kozhikode Corporation Council bids farewell as term nears end
Kozhikode Corporation Council bids an emotional farewell, reflecting on achievements and missed projects as term concludes before new elections.
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December 13, 2025 07:30
All three political fronts expect improved showing in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
A day ahead of the declaration of the local body polls results, the three major fronts are confident of improving upon their performance compared to the previous years. With the United Democratic Front (UDF), which is now holding just 10 out of the 100 wards in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, making a bigger push this time around, the possibilities of even a hung verdict is being talked about.
Sources from the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) appeared confident of winning more than the 51 wards that the front won last time. Most of the LDF leaders said that the front is sure of 38-40 wards, while there are 10-15 more wards where it has chances of winning comfortably.
All three political fronts expect improved showing in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
Declaration of the local body polls results will be done on December 13
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December 13, 2025 07:29
Voter turnout lowest in Kozhikode Corporation
The Kozhikode Corporation, despite the high-profile contest, recorded the lowest polling rate in the district.
While most other local bodies in the district had more than 75% polling, it was just 69.55% in the Kozhikode Corporation. Incidentally, the polling percentage has been declining steadily in the city over the years, with 74.78% in 2015 and 70.49% in 2020.
“Most youngsters are out of the State either for education or employment as they have no opportunities here. The State government is responsible for it,” said K. Praveen Kumar, president of the District Congress Committee.
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December 13, 2025 07:28
Ernakulam all set to count votes as 7,374 candidates await people’s mandate
Ernakulam district is all set for counting of votes, which will decide the fate of candidates who contested the politically crucial local body elections. All arrangements are in place for counting for 2,219 wards of 111 local bodies which will take place at 28 centres on Saturday (December 13, 2025).
A total of 7,374 candidates are awaiting people’s mandate after polling to elect representatives in 82 grama panchayats, 14 block panchayats, 13 municipalities and the Kochi Corporation was held on December 9. Polling in ward 10 (Onakkoor) of Pampakuda panchayat was postponed following the death of candidate C.S. Babu.
Published – December 13, 2025 07:39 am IST
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