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Kerala Awaits Results of 2025 Local Body Elections Amid Tight Security

Thiruvananthapuram, India – December 13, 2025 – Kerala is on edge as the vote counting for the 2025 local body elections begins today at 8:00 AM IST. The results, eagerly anticipated by major political fronts, parties, and voters, are expected to be fully declared by Saturday afternoon. The State Election Commission (SEC) is providing live updates via the “Trend” website (https://trend.sec.kerala.gov.in, https://lbtrend.kerala.gov.in, https://trend.kerala.nic.in).

In anticipation of potential unrest following the announcement, particularly in politically sensitive areas, extensive security measures have been implemented across the state. In Kozhikode district, over 7,000 police officers, including the Rapid Action Force, are deployed near the 20 counting centers, with senior officers overseeing the operation. Station House Officers are instructed to closely monitor developments and respond swiftly to any disturbances.

Across various districts, political fronts are expressing confidence in their performance. In Idukki, the United Democratic Front (UDF) hopes to regain ground, while the Left Democratic Front (LDF) aims to maintain its 2020 gains, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) looks to expand its influence.

Counting will take place at block-level centers for panchayats, and at respective municipal and corporation centers for those elections. Postal ballots will be counted separately.

The outgoing councillors of the Kozhikode Corporation held a farewell event yesterday, reflecting on their term. While the Corporation saw the lowest polling rate in the district with only 69.55% voting, the various political front’s are optimistic about the outcome.

Ernakulam district is also prepared for counting at 28 centers, determining the fate of 7,374 candidates across 111 local bodies. Polling in Onakkoor (Pampakuda panchayat) was postponed due to the death of a candidate.

The 2025 local body elections are seen as a crucial indicator of the political landscape in Kerala, with implications for future state-level elections.

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