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Kerala schools closed on Dec 9 in south and Dec 11 in north for local body elections

Kerala schools will remain closed on December 9 in southern and central districts and on December 11 in northern regions for the 2025 local body elections. The closures apply to schools designated as polling stations, ensuring smooth voting and EVM setup. Polling will be held in two phases across 1,199 local bodies, with vote counting scheduled for December 13. Authorities have prepared EVMs, control units, and digital systems for real-time monitoring and election management.