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The text is from the November 23, 2025, e-paper of “The Hindu,” an Indian newspaper. It highlights various sections of the e-paper, including international affairs from an Indian perspective, cinema reviews, technology news, science writing, data analysis of headlines, health advice, and book reviews. The main news item is about the upcoming local body elections in Kerala. The State Election Commission announced that postal ballots will be distributed to eligible officials starting November 26th. Eight categories of officials are eligible to vote by mail after applying through Form 15 to their Returning Officer. The announcement emphasizes the need for designated election officials to facilitate the process.

News Article:

Kerala Election Officials to Receive Postal Ballots Starting November 26th

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India – November 23, 2025 – The State Election Commission of Kerala announced today that postal ballots for officials on duty during the upcoming local body elections will begin distribution on November 26th.

Eligible voters include a wide range of personnel involved in the electoral process. The eight categories granted access to postal ballots are polling station staff, election commission staff, election wing officials, staff attached to Returning Officers, Election Observers, sectoral officers, anti-defacement squad members, and police officers providing security for the elections.

Officials seeking to vote by mail must apply for postal ballots using Form 15, submitting it to their respective Returning Officer. The State Election Commission has instructed District Election Officers, District Police Chiefs, Returning Officers, and Assistant Returning Officers to designate election officials to facilitate the application and distribution process.

Eligible officials will receive three ballots for the three-tier panchayats, and one ballot each for municipalities and corporations. This measure aims to ensure that all election-related personnel can exercise their right to vote, even while fulfilling their duties on election day.

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