Voting has begun this morning across seven districts in Kerala as the first phase of local elections gets underway. [[2]] With roughly 13.2 million eligible voters and a significant number of prominent political figures casting their ballots early, the election is a key moment for the state’s political landscape. [[1]] Polling stations opened at 7:00 AM local time, with enhanced security measures in place at 480 identified sensitive locations.
New Delhi | December 9, 2025, 8:30 AM IST
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- Voting has begun for the first phase of local elections in Kerala, a key political contest in the southern Indian state.
- State Election Commissioner E. Shahjahan Casts Vote
- K. Muraleedharan Casts Vote
- Ranjith Panicker Casts Vote
- Leaders Express Hopeful Outlook
- Voting Delayed Due to Machine Malfunctions
- K.C. Venugopal Casts Vote
- Actor Asif Ali Votes
- Election Postponed in Two Wards
- BJP State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar Waits in Line to Vote
- MLA Uma Thomas Casts Vote
- Opposition Leader V.D. Sateeshan Casts Vote
- Suresh Gopi Casts Vote
- Prominent Figures Voting Today
- Mock Polling Completed Successfully
- Seven Districts Head to the Polls
Voting has begun for the first phase of local elections in Kerala, a key political contest in the southern Indian state.
Opposition Leader Showing Ink-Stained Finger After Voting
The first phase of voting in Kerala’s local elections commenced today, with residents in seven districts heading to the polls. The districts include Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam.
Polling stations saw significant turnout early in the day, with many prominent state leaders casting their votes this morning.
This initial phase encompasses three municipal corporations – in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Ernakulam – along with 471 village councils, 75 block councils, and 39 municipalities. A total of 595 local bodies will see representatives chosen in this first round of voting.
Approximately 13.2 million registered voters are eligible to vote at 15,432 polling stations. Of those stations, 480 have been identified as sensitive and are receiving heightened security. Voting is open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time. Voters are required to present either a polling slip or a valid form of identification. Election officials have implemented extensive security measures across the seven districts.
9:13 AM
(5 minutes ago)
State Election Commissioner E. Shahjahan Casts Vote
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9:12 AM
(6 minutes ago)
K. Muraleedharan Casts Vote
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8:53 AM
(25 minutes ago)
Ranjith Panicker Casts Vote
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Actor and director Ranjith Panicker has cast his vote.
8:51 AM
(27 minutes ago)
Leaders Express Hopeful Outlook
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The election is being closely watched as a semi-final for the major political battles in the southern state. All major parties claim they are poised to maintain a lead in the voting. The opposition Congress party hopes public sentiment regarding a recent gold theft at the Sabarimala temple will work in their favor. Meanwhile, the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), is relying on a record of development projects and welfare pensions to secure support. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), attempting to gain further ground in the state, is campaigning strongly on sensitive religious issues, such as the management of the Sabarimala temple.
8:40 AM
(38 minutes ago)
Voting Delayed Due to Machine Malfunctions
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Voting has been delayed at several polling booths in the Pathanamthitta district due to technical issues with the voting machines.
8:35 AM
(43 minutes ago)
K.C. Venugopal Casts Vote
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All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary K.C. Venugopal cast his vote in Alappuzha.
8:24 AM
(55 minutes ago)
Actor Asif Ali Votes
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8:05 AM
(1 hour ago)
Election Postponed in Two Wards
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Voting has been postponed in Vizhinjam division of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and the 10th ward of Pampakuda Panchayat in Ernakulam following the deaths of candidates.
7:47 AM
(1 hour ago)
BJP State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar Waits in Line to Vote
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7:46 AM
(1 hour ago)
MLA Uma Thomas Casts Vote
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7:32 AM
(1 hour ago)
Opposition Leader V.D. Sateeshan Casts Vote
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7:31 AM
(1 hour ago)
Suresh Gopi Casts Vote
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7:09 AM
(2 hours ago)
Prominent Figures Voting Today
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Governor Rajendra Arlekar, senior Congress leader A.K. Antony, Union Minister Suresh Gopi, Opposition Leader V.D. Sateeshan, BJP State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar, CPM National General Secretary M.A. Baby, and Ministers V. Sivan Kutty, Veena George, Saji Cherian, and P. Rajeev are among the prominent figures voting in the first phase.
7:08 AM
(2 hours ago)
Mock Polling Completed Successfully
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7:05 AM
(2 hours ago)
Seven Districts Head to the Polls
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Voting is underway in seven districts: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam. The first phase includes three municipal corporations – in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Ernakulam – along with 471 village councils, 75 block councils, and 39 municipalities. A total of 595 local bodies will elect representatives in this initial round of voting.
