Visuals from outside the Maharaja's College in Kochi showed an upbeat atmosphere on Saturday as counting of votes for the Kerala local body elections continued. Party workers were seen raising slogans of "UDF Zindabad," waving party flags, and dancing to drumbeats, reflecting confidence w
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday welcomed the outcome of the Kerala local body elections, calling the results a clear mandate and a celebration of the state's democratic spirit. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Tharoor congratulated the United Democratic Front (UDF) for what he d
United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Dhanya has won from Kottayam Municipality Ward 28 in the ongoing Kerala local body elections, marking an early boost from the Congress-led alliance as counting continues across the state.
Counting of votes for the Kerala local body elections 2025 is underway across the state, with early trends indicating a close contest between the CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Congress led United Democratic Front (UDF). Vote counting began at 8 AM on Saturday at 244 count
Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is accused in a rape case and had been absconding for the past 15 days, arrived to cast his vote in Palakkad during the second phase of the Kerala local body elections.
Speaking to the media after voting, Shama Mohamed highlighted the absence of VVPAT machines in the Panchayat elections. She urged voters to ensure their votes were registered by keeping the EVM button pressed until the sound confirmed the vote.
After casting his vote, CM Vijayan addressed the media, stating, "Even places considered UDF strongholds are accepting the LDF. The Sabarimala issue will not affect anything. The government took precise action. It has the full support of the believers. BJP and UDF are travelling in the sa
"We have very good hope that this time there will be UDF in Kerala. In these local body elections, UDF is going to win. Compared to the last local body elections, UDF will sweep Kerala. The main issue is the people's feelings against the government. People have really suffered. Sabarimala
Speaking to reporters during campaigning for the local body polls, Warring said that sensational remarks were being amplified to shift focus from what he termed as "brutal abuse of law and force" by AAP. "When questions were being raised over police excesses and the government had no answ
Speaking to ANI, Muraleedharan said, "In the last Lok Sabha election, there was no queue here, but this time there is a huge one, so they want a change. We hope we will get a minimum of 55 seats in the corporation. In other local bodies also, this time, UDF will make a comeback."
The voting for the two-phased local body elections in Kerala started on Tuesday morning. CPI(M) MP John Brittas cast his vote at NSS Higher Secondary School, Sathamangalam, highlighting the significance of citizen participation in shaping Kerala's development trajectory.