In view of the upcoming local body polls in the state, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday decided to extend the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule for Kerala by one week.

The local body polls will be held in the state on December 9 and 11 in two phases, and the votes will be counted on December 13. Also Read | SIR exercise: EC announces revised schedule for 12 states/UTs—check dates here

Kerala MLA moves court

A plea was moved to the apex court by the Indian Union Muslim League's national general secretary and Kerala MLA P K Kunhalikutty, seeking extension of the SIR schedule in the state.

The December 2 order was issued by the commission after holding a meeting with the chief secretary and the chief electoral officer of Kerala during the day.

“The Commissi

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