Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s local body elections — seen as a “semi-final” ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls — will be held in two phases on December 9 and 11, with counting to take place on December 13.

‘According to the State Election Commission (SEC), A.Shahjahan, all arrangements have been completed and the Model Code of Conduct has come into effect across the State.

The election notification will be published on November 14, followed by nomination filing on November 21, scrutiny on November 22, and withdrawal on November 24.

Counting of votes will be held on December 13 from 8 a.m., and all election processes will conclude by December 18, allowing the new councils to assume office by December 21, when the current term ends.

Polling on December 9 will cover Thiruvananthapuram, Koll

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