Kerala Local Body Polls Phase 2 Ends; Turnout Exceeds 75%

• Kerala's second phase local body polls concluded with over 75% turnout.
• The total turnout for both phases reached 73.57%, with Wayanad recording the highest at 78.07%.
• Polling occurred in seven districts, including Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.
• Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed confidence in an LDF victory, while opposition leaders also predicted a UDF win.
• These local body elections are seen as a crucial indicator for the upcoming state assembly elections.

Why It Matters: Kerala local poll results offer a preview of upcoming state assembly elections.