The
counting of votes polled for the 1,199 local bodies for which elections were held in two phases in Kerala began at 8 am with ruling LDF and the opposition UDF leading in 261 and 228 grama panchayats by 9.30 AM. The results are expected to decide the future course of campaigning of the political parties and fronts in the state for the assembly elections in Kerala in 2026.
Kerala Election Results
Trends as of 10 AM: Initial trends shared by the State Election Commission (SEC) showed the ruling LDF, the opposition UDF and the NDA leading in various grama panchayat, block panchayat, municipality and corporation wards. UDF led by the Congress is leading on 387 wards, LDF led by CPI(M) is leading on 283 wards, NDA led by the BJP is leading on 71 wards, and Others are leading on 59 wards in the Kerala local body elections as per
trend.sec.kerala.gov.in
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