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As many as 19,63,684 people cast their votes on Tuesday

The polling percentage surpassed the 2020 figure of 72.49% with municipalities recording 75.09% and tri-level panchayats 77.14% voter turnout

In Kannur, the day remained largely peaceful, though a large police force was deployed to maintain law and order in view of the previous elections, while in Kasaragod, the Kottikalasam peaked in Kanhangad town, where all three fronts are expected to face a close contest in the local body elections

Pinarayi Vijayan alleges that the UDF is ready to align with organisations that have never been part of mainstream fronts, including those taking communal extremist positions

While the UDF focussed on the gold theft case at Sabarimala temple, the LDF raised the issue of tactical tie-up between the Welfare Party of India and the UDF and highlited State governments achievements during the campaign

Sulthan Pet emerged as the focal point of the celebrations, where thousands converged and engaged in lively cultural shows, bike rallies, and spirited processions.

BJP workers accuse transgender voters of bogus voting, prompting a confrontation with CPI(M) cadre. Incidents of violence also reported in Karumam and Nedumangad

Around 28.6 lakh voters will cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday. In six grama panchayats near Tamil Nadu, ballot labels will feature candidates names in Tamil, reflecting the regions linguistic diversity.

Mercury plunges to single digits in places such as Kundala dam on Monday night, where the lowest temperature of 7.5C was recorded, Munnar 9.4C, and Vattavada 9.7 C

Pachakkanam polling station in the Periyar Tiger Reserve is one of the remote polling stations in the State. A 11-member team was deputed to the booth for the polling process

A total of 5,472 candidates are in the fray across all three tiers of panchayats and urban bodies

Elections are being held for 2,789 seats across 122 local bodies, including 12 municipalities, 15 block panchayats and 94 grama panchayats, the highest number in any district in the State

Over 27.36 lakh voters to cast votes; there are 54,204 are first-time voters.

A total of 7,284 candidates are in the fray for 2,204 seats in the district. The LDF aims to retain its dominance, while the UDF seeks to reclaim crucial seats, Meanwhile, the NDA hopes to make a significant impact.

His remark about actor Dileep getting justice in actor rape case draw flak from LDF, with leaders terming it a reflection of anti-women stance harboured by Congress

T.P. Ramakrishnan claims the Railway Ministry has come up with a new proposal for enhancing rail connectivity in the State.

Pinarayi says prosecution handled the case effectively and the verdict will undergo legal scrutiny before further action

Lal says it was him and not late Congress MLA P.T. Thomas who first informed then State Police Chief Loknath Behera about the survivors ordeal

Bhagyalakshmi alleges the federation failed to stand with the survivor

With the weather turning pleasant, no weather stations in the State recorded rain events in the last 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday

Speaking after casting his vote, Antony says even Left-leaning voters are wishing for a shock treatment to the Left

UDF convenor Adoor Prakash reignited the debate centring on trial courts decision to acquit Dileep of conspiracy charges, alleging that Kerala government was seeking to further victimise the actor by deciding to appeal the verdict in High Court

Silent campaigning unfolded across three Municipal Corporations, 39 municipalities, seven district panchayats, 75 block panchayats, and 471 grama panchayats spread over Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha, and Ernakulam districts.

With an unpredictable electorate and shifting community votes, the district braces for a razor-thin verdict.