Kerala Local Body Election Results 2025 — LIVE Updates

Raga News Zone | December 13, 2025

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — Vote counting for the Kerala Local Body Elections 2025 is underway today after polling concluded in two phases on December 9 and December 11, covering 1,199 local self-government bodies including panchayats, municipalities and corporations. The process began at 8:00 AM across multiple centres and is being updated in real time through official systems.

Why This Election Matters

The Kerala Local Body elections are closely watched as a barometer of public sentiment ahead of the State Assembly polls in 2026. Local elections often reflect grassroots-level political trends and influence strategy and momentum for larger future contests. Analysts note that shifts in voter preference at the local level can signal broader political changes ahead.

Two-Phase Polling Overview

The polls were split into two phases to manage logistics and ensure smooth voting:

Phase 1 – December 9, 2025: Held in southern and central districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam, with strong voter participation.
Phase 2 – December 11, 2025: Conducted in northern and central Kerala districts such as Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod, recording an even higher turnout of over 76% in many areas.

Together, these phases covered tens of thousands of wards across all levels of local governance, from village panchayats to urban corporations.

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